Technology-Driven.
Qualified Oversight.

Startup compliance accounting that's fast, accurate, and built for founders who'd rather focus on their product than chase paperwork. ICAEW regulated. SEIS/EIS-informed from day one.

Why Hawkstone Exists

Most startup accountants handle the basics. Bookkeeping, VAT returns, annual accounts. But they don't understand the world you're operating in - SEIS and EIS compliance windows, R&D credit eligibility, EMI scheme requirements. They file your accounts without understanding what's at stake.

Hawkstone was built to do compliance properly for companies that are raising investment, hiring teams, and claiming reliefs. Every set of accounts we prepare is informed by deep knowledge of the tax reliefs and structures that matter to funded startups.

We combine technology-driven efficiency with qualified oversight. Your bookkeeping is fast and accurate. Your filings are on time. And your accounts are always investor-ready - because we understand what investors and their advisers are looking for.

Founded by an FCA with Big 4 and top-10 firm experience. ICAEW regulated.

The Hawkstone Way

Compliance that understands your world

Your accounts aren't just filed - they're prepared with full awareness of SEIS/EIS compliance windows, R&D qualifying spend, and investor reporting requirements. We spot what generalist accountants miss.

Technology-driven, human-reviewed

We use technology to keep your bookkeeping fast, accurate, and consistent. Every set of accounts is reviewed by a qualified professional before it goes anywhere. Speed without shortcuts.

Always investor-ready

We maintain your accounts to due diligence standards from day one. When an investor's accountant reviews your books, they'll find everything clean, reconciled, and properly disclosed.

Specialist advisory when you need it

When your compliance data shows you're ready for SEIS/EIS advance assurance, R&D tax credits, or an EMI scheme, our specialist tax team is ready to handle it.

Who We Work With

We only work with ambitious companies. If that's you, we should talk.

UK Limited Companies

We work exclusively with companies incorporated in England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland.

Raising or Planning to Raise

Whether you're preparing for your first angel round or scaling towards Series A, we help you structure for investment.

Building Something That Matters

Technology, science, innovation. Companies that are creating value, not just capturing it.

Regulated by ICAEW

Hawkstone is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. This means we're bound by strict ethical standards, maintain professional indemnity insurance, and are subject to regular quality reviews.

When you work with us, you're working with qualified, regulated professionals - not a claims factory or unregulated adviser.

Common Questions

What does Hawkstone do?

Hawkstone provides compliance accounting for UK startups: bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and annual statutory accounts, prepared with full awareness of SEIS/EIS, R&D, and EMI requirements. When you need the specialist advisory itself, our specialist tax team handles it.

Who does Hawkstone work with?

UK limited companies that have raised, or are about to raise, investment. We focus on funded founders who need clean, investor-ready accounts and access to startup tax reliefs from one firm.

Is Hawkstone a regulated accountant?

Yes. Hawkstone is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and is a trading style of IP Tax Solutions Ltd. You are working with qualified, regulated professionals, not an unregulated claims firm.

How is Hawkstone different from a normal accountant?

Most accountants file your returns without understanding the world you operate in. Hawkstone prepares every set of accounts with SEIS/EIS compliance windows, R&D eligibility, and investor due diligence in mind, so nothing trips you up when you raise.

Does Hawkstone handle SEIS/EIS, R&D, and EMI?

Yes. Your compliance plan keeps your books ready for these reliefs, and our specialist tax team delivers the advisory itself: SEIS/EIS advance assurance, R&D tax credit claims, and EMI scheme design and valuations.

Ready to get your compliance sorted?

Tell us about your company and we'll recommend the right plan. Two-minute intake form, no call needed to start, and we're happy to talk it through if you'd prefer. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you.

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