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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Silcoates

Clive Owen LLP has been the ideal professional partner for the school for many years. Chris and his team are helpful, supportive and genuinely interested in our progress and success. With an extensive understanding of the education sector and its ongoing challenges, advice is pragmatic and clearly presented whilst projects are delivered in a timely and collaborative manner and within budget. I cannot recommend the team highly enough.

 

Silcoates School

Carolyn Dent from Bishop Chadwick Education Trust said,
“We have used Clive Owen LLP since February 2016, when we were incorporated. They originally acted as both our external and internal auditors, and since the financial year 2020/21, they have acted solely as our external auditors.
They have also supported us with auditing services for teachers’ pensions and external grant assurance services.
Our organisation must comply with the Academy Trust Handbook, and the work we do with Clive Owen LLP enables us to achieve this requirement.
Through the audit process, our auditors help us improve performance and streamline our processes, ensuring compliance and allowing us to better support our schools. As our auditors, they highlight our strengths and provide guidance where we have areas for development.
I would recommend Clive Owen LLP. Their processes are thorough, robust, and timely. Our auditors are always helpful and supportive, and happy to answer any ad hoc queries throughout the year.

Bishop Chadwick Education Trust

I have worked with Clive Owen LLP since 2011. Throughout this time, Chris Beaumont and his team have consistently delivered exceptional service and support. Their expertise in managing my year-end accounts and handling ad hoc accounting needs has been invaluable to my business.
They proactively identify potential business issues. Chris and Clive Owen provide insightful advice that helps me navigate my financial landscape with confidence.
The entire team is personable and professional. They remain approachable, respond quickly, and always make time to answer my questions—no matter how big or small. They listen carefully, explain complex matters clearly, and make me feel like a valued partner rather than just another client.
They complete work promptly and meet deadlines consistently. I rely on them to deliver accurate and thorough financial reports, which lets me focus on my business with peace of mind knowing my finances are in capable hands.

Zig Zag Cars

“As we have grown we have needed to access more finance and Clive Owen LLP has been absolutely instrumental in helping us to access this finance. They are a very local based firm, and very much work hand in hand with us and are very responsive.”

JH Mechanical