Virgo Associates specialise in accountancy for the property & landlords Industry
Virgo Associates are property experts, working across both residential and commercial property.
We can help advise across any taxation, legislative and contracting issues that occur.
There can be numerous trades involved in property, which include:
- Property investors
- Property management
- Property developers & trading
- Buy-to-let landlords
- Estate & letting agents
Our team will provide quality, tailored advice that will make sure you don’t face an unnecessary challenges or surprises.
Our services include:
- Property tax guidance
- Tax returns and accounts prepared and filed
- Setting up the right tax structure for you
- Tax strategy for letting businesses and property developers
- Advice on building a property portfolio
Virgo Associates support the following sectors.
Our team will provide the insight and expertise you need, whether that is with tax, VAT, compliance or one of the many other challenges you face, we can help. We will make sure you receive the best service possible, allowing you to minimise risk and ensure you are complying with all regulations.
We can help advise across any taxation, legislative and contracting issues that occur.
We have experience in dealing with numerous contractors within Bedford and across the UK, providing taxation advice specifically regarding the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
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