DS Burge & Co

DS Burge & Co Accountancy Practice based Surbiton and East Molesey providing a comprehensive range of services to clients in Surrey and London

Based in East Molesey and Surbiton, DS Burge & Co provides a comprehensive range of accountancy services covering all aspects of personal and corporate taxation. We provide our clients in London and the South East with a friendly, flexible and professional service tailored to their individual needs.

- Are you looking for a new accountant?
- Are you starting a new business?
- Do you need assist

ance with your personal tax affairs? Established in 1980, we have gained a wealth of experience in all aspects of accounting and taxation for our wide range of clients:

- Individuals
- Small to medium sized businesses:
- Limited companies
- Partnerships
- Sole traders

Do not hesitate to contact us for a free discussion about all the services we can offer you.

The Autumn Budget 2026 will take place on Wednesday 28th October. Chancellor John Healey will be updating Parliament on ...
02/09/2026

The Autumn Budget 2026 will take place on Wednesday 28th October. Chancellor John Healey will be updating Parliament on the latest economic forecasts as well as setting out the Government’s plans for spending and taxation.

The budget hub on our website will cover all of the changes in detail following the announcement - link in the comments.

Keep your home address off the public record 🏠When setting up a limited company, you're required to list a registered co...
27/08/2026

Keep your home address off the public record 🏠

When setting up a limited company, you're required to list a registered company address, which Companies House publishes on its public register for anyone to view online.

If your company is UK-based but you would rather not use your own address, you can use our office as your official registered address - at no additional charge. As part of our secretarial services, we can also forward your mail and deal with Companies House directly on your behalf.

Get in touch with us and we will guide you through it.

Trivial benefits allow directors to receive small, non-cash gifts from their company, tax-free. There are certain criter...
27/08/2026

Trivial benefits allow directors to receive small, non-cash gifts from their company, tax-free. There are certain criteria that must be fulfilled for these gifts to qualify for the £300 annual exemption.

6 pre-planned £50 gift vouchers purchased across the year to reach the £300 annual limit is the kind of arrangement HMRC may look at closely. HMRC are starting to ramp up their inspections of trivial benefits, and if they can see that gifts are pre-planned rather than goodwill gestures, the full amount can become taxable.

Click the link in the comments to read our trivial benefits guide that covers the qualifying rules and how to use trivial benefits correctly.

The IRS and HMRC classify US LLC profits differently. In the US, members are taxed on their share of profits as they ari...
25/08/2026

The IRS and HMRC classify US LLC profits differently. In the US, members are taxed on their share of profits as they arise. In the UK, HMRC taxes distributions when they are paid out.

For UK residents who are members of US LLCs, this mismatch can result in double taxation, with no automatic relief available under the UK/US tax treaty.

Click the link in the comments to read our full guide that covers the current rules and what the Government’s recent consultation could mean for affected members.

On Friday, the DS Burge & Co team enjoyed our annual Summer Party!We headed to the cricket for a fantastic afternoon, an...
20/08/2026

On Friday, the DS Burge & Co team enjoyed our annual Summer Party!

We headed to the cricket for a fantastic afternoon, and couldn't have picked a better day for it ☀️🏏

With lots to celebrate, including new joiners, it was great to get everyone together in the sunshine to catch-up outside the office (and watch some excellent cricket too).

An offshore bond forms part of an individual's estate for inheritance tax purposes. Its value, together with any related...
19/08/2026

An offshore bond forms part of an individual's estate for inheritance tax purposes. Its value, together with any related chargeable event gains, must be included when calculating inheritance tax.

Placing a bond into trust can help reduce its value within the estate, but does not remove the inheritance tax liability altogether.

Click the link in the comments to read our full guide on offshore bond taxation that covers inheritance tax implications, trust considerations and how bond gains interact with your estate.

Did you know that as a director of a close company, you have a £300 annual trivial benefits allowance?This £300 limit ru...
14/08/2026

Did you know that as a director of a close company, you have a £300 annual trivial benefits allowance?

This £300 limit runs with the tax year (6 April – 5 April), not your company's accounting period. Any unused allowance cannot be carried forward to the next tax year.

Our latest guide covers everything you need to know about trivial benefits for directors - link in the comments.

When you ship goods internationally, customs duty obligations aren’t always straightforward.It depends on the shipping t...
12/08/2026

When you ship goods internationally, customs duty obligations aren’t always straightforward.

It depends on the shipping terms or 'Incoterms' agreed between buyer and seller. Delivered Duty Paid, Delivered at Place and Ex Works each carry very different obligations, and with global tariff changes reshaping import and export costs, choosing the right terms is now even more important for your business.

Read our article on recent tariff changes for a complete breakdown of the key Incoterms and what they mean for your business - link in description.

Did you know employers can apply for Advance Funding for Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)?If your business doesn't have eno...
07/08/2026

Did you know employers can apply for Advance Funding for Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)?

If your business doesn't have enough PAYE and National Insurance deductions to cover Statutory Maternity Pay, you may be able to apply to HMRC for advance funding before payments are due.

However, while the funding is available, it's important to plan ahead. In practice, applications and payments can sometimes take longer than expected. In some cases, we've seen payments take as long as 15 months to come through, so it's sensible for both businesses and employees to avoid relying on the funding arriving immediately. Having a financial contingency in place is recommended to help reduce stress during maternity leave.

If you're an employer preparing for an employee's maternity leave, or you're a company director planning your own leave, speaking to an accountant early can help ensure everything is in place well before payments are due.

Investments held within an offshore bond can be sold, switched and reinvested without creating a personal UK tax charge ...
06/08/2026

Investments held within an offshore bond can be sold, switched and reinvested without creating a personal UK tax charge on each transaction. This is known as gross roll-up.

The tax is not removed, it is deferred until a chargeable event occurs, such as a full surrender or a withdrawal above the cumulative 5% allowance.

Click the link in the comments to read the full guide on offshore bond taxation that covers key tax rules and important planning considerations.

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