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.

True words
Real clients

Mastercopy is a well-established, leading provider of printing, software and document management services, as well as IT support. The North East-based business possesses decades of experience in digital workflows, Mastercopy’s flagship product, Docflow, is transforming the way businesses access, control and manage their documents, improving compliance, reducing admin and optimising operations.
Clive Owen LLP has provided a range of accounting services to the company and its key people for many years, reaffirming the firm’s commitment to supporting clients in the long-term.

Stephen Preston, Managing Director of Mastercopy, said: “I have enjoyed a longstanding working relationship with Clive Owen LLP and the firm and its people have proven themselves to be a truly trustworthy and reliable partner in every aspect of our financial affairs.
“I would like to recognise and thank Nicola Bellerby, in particular, for her years of dedicated support – from sound personal tax advice all the way through to accounts preparation and other added value services. Her professionalism, insight and personal commitment, together with the support of the wider team, have been invaluable to both me and the business, and we look forward to continuing our relationship for many years to come.”

https://www.mastercopy.co.uk/

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