Digital & Technology

We provide specialist accounting, tax and business advisory services to digital, creative and technology businesses across the North. This includes agencies, software companies, startups, innovators and high-growth creative studios.

We provide specialist accounting, tax and business advisory services to digital, creative and technology businesses across the North. This includes agencies, software companies, startups, innovators and high-growth creative studios.

Whether you are developing software, building digital platforms or running a creative agency, we help you manage growth, improve profitability and stay tax efficient.

 

Digital and creative businesses often operate in fast-moving, project-based environments with complex funding, staffing and tax challenges.

We help you stay in control with clear, practical advice on:

  • Cash flow and financial planning
  • Project profitability and pricing
  • Scaling teams and managing growth
  • Investment readiness and funding strategy
  • Tax efficiency and compliance
  • Business structuring and exits
  • R&D tax credit

We work as part of your team, providing the financial clarity needed to make confident business decisions.

What we can offer your digital or technology business

Our services are designed to support innovation-led businesses at every stage of growth:

 

VAT can be particularly complex for digital, creative and technology companies—especially when working across borders or delivering services online.

We provide clear, practical VAT advice to keep your business compliant and efficient.

Our VAT support includes:

  • VAT registration and scheme selection
  • VAT on digital services and online platforms
  • Cross-border and international VAT rules
  • EU and overseas client VAT compliance
  • Resolving VAT disputes and errors
  • Ongoing VAT planning and compliance support

A long-term partner for innovation-led businesses

We support digital, creative and technology businesses from startup through to exit.

Whether you are building your first product, scaling rapidly or preparing for investment or sale, we provide practical financial advice that helps you grow with confidence.

Speak to our digital, creative and technology specialists

If you are looking for experienced accountants for technology, digital or creative businesses in the UK, we are here to help.

Contact us today to find out how we can support your business with specialist tax advice, funding support and strategic financial guidance.

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UK grant audit services

FAI Farms works with leading global businesses, using science, technology, and data to create practical tools that improve on-farm results and sustainability in animal supply chains. We recently secured substantial UK grant funding for our FLOCKWISE project, focused on enhancing the health, welfare, and productivity of laying hens.
Clive Owen supported us with grant audit services, including an independent accountant’s report to access our FLOCKWISE funding. Eleanor Kay and Carl Wright guided us through the process, which was quick and seamless. Their expertise and collaborative approach ensured our grant claims were complete and compliant.
I highly recommend Clive Owen’s grant team to anyone needing UK grant audit services.
To learn more about our Grants team, contact Eleanor Kay or Carl Wright.

FAI Farms

Carmel College

We have worked with Clive Owen LLP during the school’s first year of Academy status and have found the company to be a thoroughly professional organisation. As well as undertaking the yearend audit and responsible officer role, they have provided a number of training courses which we have found very useful. Of particular interest was the session on ‘Academy Finance’ where governors gain a better understanding of the issues we may face as an Academy – funding environment, VAT, gift aid, corporation tax and cash flow implications to name but a few.

Carmel College, Chief Executive Officer

I am a Medical Doctor who lives in Spain and provides medical services in both the UK and Spain on a self-employed basis.

I have used Clive Owen LLP for over a decade. They have always helped me to do my tax returns and provide advice on tax matters.

It has been vital for my business to keep tax issues clear so there are no mix ups between both countries tax authorities. It is also of great value making sure I pay just the right amount of tax and keeping up to date with current regulations.

I would reccomend them to anybody who intends to do business in the UK and other EU Countries

 

J.Ruiz

As a fellow business in the professional services sector, we really valued Clive Owen LLP’s clear advice and proactive approach throughout the process.

Their support gave us the confidence to go for the Business Growth Fund grant funding and invest in a new, modern office, which will help to support our next phase of growth.

We felt supported and well guided from start to finish, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Carl and the team.

 

Sarah Reid, Richard Reed Solicitors

Richard Reed Solicitors