Clarke & Co

For over 50 years, based in Chiswick and Acton, we have been providing expert advice to individuals and corporates covering all areas of financial, accountancy and taxation matters

We are a long-established successful firm of Chartered Accountants based in West London, comprising 4 equity partners and complimented by over 15 in-house professional staff, all holding major UK accountancy qualifications.

We operate from our own bespoke business premises. All professional services are undertaken in-house by our own personnel. We do not use sub-contractors or outsourcing services, thus enhancing the personal nature of our relationships with our clients.

All partners are practising Chartered Accountants general practitioners, but so as to enhance our proposition to our clientele's benefit, each partner also holds an additional specialist qualification with a specific expertise.

We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority covering all financial and investment advice undertaken.

We are also members of the Personal Finance Society.​ We are registered to carry on audit work in the UK. Details about our audit registration can be found at www.auditregister.org.uk under reference C006581869.

​Our varied client base includes corporate, partnership, self-employed and also individuals who require completion of personal tax return under self-assessment. In-house expertise covering all major trades and professions.

No assignment is considered too small.

Happy to consider fixed fee assignments, and in any event, a clear fee structure will be agreed at the outset before commencement of any assignment.

A committed one-stop solution to all personal and business needs covering all aspects of finance, tax, and investments.

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Latest news from Clarke & Co

July 3, 2025
New Industrial Strategy to Slash Energy Bills and Back British Business

The UK Government has launched a major 10-year Industrial Strategy aimed at cutting business costs, creating over 1.1 million good skilled jobs, and making the UK a world leader in clean, competitive industries.

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July 2, 2025
Earning Extra Income? You Might Need to File a Tax Return – Here’s What to Know

If you earn extra income from a side hustle, you could be legally required to register for Self Assessment and complete a tax return - and it’s better to get ahead of it now, rather than wait until the January deadline.

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June 30, 2025
Government Targets £7.5 Billion in Unpaid Tax - Focus on Business Compliance

The government has announced plans to raise an additional £7.5 billion by stepping up efforts to close the tax gap - the difference between the tax HMRC expects to collect and what is actually paid.

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June 26, 2025
Inflation Falls Slightly to 3.4% for May

According to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics, the main rate of inflation decreased from 3.5% in April to 3.4% in the year to May.

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June 25, 2025
No Change for the Bank of England Base Rate

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the Bank of England base rate at 4.25% following its latest review last Thursday.

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June 23, 2025
Should You Own a Property Through a Company - or Personally?

If you're considering buying a property, especially as an investment, one of the key decisions you'll face is whether to hold it personally or through a limited company. This choice can have long-term tax, financial, and administrative implications, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

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June 19, 2025
Hiring Slows as Costs Rise

New data from the Office for National Statistics suggests that UK businesses are continuing to slow down recruitment, with job vacancies falling by 63,000 between March and May.

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June 16, 2025
Spending Review 2025: Takeaway Points for Your Business

Last week, the Chancellor unveiled her Spending Review setting out how government departments will allocate money over the coming years. While much of the focus was on large-scale public services like the NHS and schools, there are some important signals here for businesses to take note of - both in terms of opportunity and outlook.

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July 3, 2025
New Industrial Strategy to Slash Energy Bills and Back British Business

The UK Government has launched a major 10-year Industrial Strategy aimed at cutting business costs, creating over 1.1 million good skilled jobs, and making the UK a world leader in clean, competitive industries.

Read article
July 2, 2025
Earning Extra Income? You Might Need to File a Tax Return – Here’s What to Know

If you earn extra income from a side hustle, you could be legally required to register for Self Assessment and complete a tax return - and it’s better to get ahead of it now, rather than wait until the January deadline.

Read article
June 30, 2025
Government Targets £7.5 Billion in Unpaid Tax - Focus on Business Compliance

The government has announced plans to raise an additional £7.5 billion by stepping up efforts to close the tax gap - the difference between the tax HMRC expects to collect and what is actually paid.

Read article
June 26, 2025
Inflation Falls Slightly to 3.4% for May

According to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics, the main rate of inflation decreased from 3.5% in April to 3.4% in the year to May.

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February 21, 2024
Applying Circular Economy principles in a business

A circular economy (CE) is a model of production and consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products for as long as possible.

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March 5, 2024
Understanding the pros and cons of the VAT Flat Rate Scheme for businesses

Value Added Tax (VAT) is a significant consideration for businesses. It impacts your cash flow, the amount of admin work needed, and even your overall profitability. One option available to businesses - with a VAT exclusive turnover of £150,000 or less - is the VAT Flat Rate Scheme (FRS), which offers a simplified approach to VAT accounting.

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March 6, 2024
Are you eligible for a £252 saving on your tax bill?

With the tax year ending on 5 April, March is a good month to check whether sharing unused tax allowances with your partner could save you some money.

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March 8, 2024
Making Tax Digital: New policy paper published

A new policy paper has been released by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment for sole traders and landlords.

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