Compliance Services

Navigating Regulations with Confidence, Protecting Your Growth with Precision
From statutory filings and HMRC obligations to governance advisory and regulatory reporting — Berkeley McROCK Shepherd provides complete compliance solutions tailored to your business, industry, and jurisdiction.

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In today’s fast-moving regulatory environment, business compliance is not optional — it’s essential. Falling behind on filings, tax obligations, or corporate governance can expose your business to penalties, reputational damage, and lost opportunities. Compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about building trust with regulators, partners, investors, and customers.

At Berkeley McROCK Shepherd, we deliver proactive, practical, and comprehensive compliance support. We guide businesses through their statutory and financial obligations with clarity and precision — from company secretarial services and tax filings to regulatory licensing and corporate governance frameworks. Whether you’re a startup scaling quickly, an SME navigating annual filings, or an international group expanding into the UK, we ensure you remain fully compliant, stress-free, and future-ready.

Who We Help With Compliance

• Ensuring correct company formation, tax registrations, and initial filings

• Early-stage compliance frameworks to avoid costly mistakes

• Managing VAT, payroll, annual accounts, and Corporation Tax returns

• Building internal compliance processes as companies grow

• Guidance on tax residency, permanent establishment rules, and HMRC obligations

• Ongoing reporting and filings for UK branches or subsidiaries

• Helping law firms, accountants, consultants, and agencies meet industry-specific compliance requirements

• Managing Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns, VAT compliance, and HMRC audits

• Filing annual returns, preparing financial statements, and ensuring regulatory transparency

Why Choose Berkeley McROCK Shepherd for Compliance Services

From accounts to tax to governance — we manage all your statutory needs under one roof.

Our specialists stay ahead of legislative changes and sector-specific compliance requirements.

We track, remind, and handle all filings so you can focus on running your business.

We support UK-based businesses as well as international firms expanding into the UK market.

Transparent, affordable compliance solutions — no hidden charges, no surprises.

Proactive support, clear advice, and a hands-on approach tailored to your risk profile and industry.

We maintain your statutory registers (directors, shareholders, PSCs), draft resolutions, handle share transfers, prepare dividend paperwork, and file event-driven changes (e.g., director appointments, share allotments) with Companies House. We also conduct regular corporate governance audits to ensure your board meets its legal obligations.

Certain industries require additional regulatory compliance. We support:

FCA-authorised firms with GABRIEL/RegData reporting

SRA-compliant law firms with COFA financial reporting

Charities Commission filings for non-profits

GDPR compliance audits for businesses handling sensitive data

We prepare documentation, policies, and returns to ensure your firm operates legally within its regulatory framework.

Detailed Compliance Services

Company Formation, Structure Planning & Statutory Setup

We don’t just register companies — we help you select the optimal structure for tax efficiency and growth (Limited Company, LLP, Sole Trader, Charity, or Overseas Branch). We handle the full incorporation process with Companies House, set up your UTR number, Corporation Tax registration, VAT (if needed), and PAYE schemes — ensuring your business is legally recognised from day one.

Annual Accounts Preparation & Filing (Companies House Compliance)

Every UK company must file annual accounts — even if dormant. We prepare statutory accounts under the correct accounting standard (FRS 102, FRS 105, IFRS), ensure compliance with Companies Act 2006, and submit to Companies House well before deadlines. Dormant accounts, micro-entity filings, and abridged accounts are all handled according to your eligibility and needs.

Corporation Tax (CT600) Returns & Director Self Assessments

Beyond basic filings, we offer strategic tax return preparation, optimising allowable deductions, capital allowances, group relief, and R&D claims to minimise tax exposure. Directors often have personal filing obligations — we prepare and submit seamless Self Assessment returns alongside company filings to maintain full tax compliance.

VAT Registration, Filing, and MTD Compliance

We manage VAT registration thresholds, apply for VAT numbers (standard, flat-rate, margin schemes), and ensure quarterly returns are submitted digitally under Making Tax Digital (MTD) legislation. We advise on VAT recovery on expenses, partial exemption rules, reverse charges, and cross-border VAT obligations for import/export businesses.

Payroll Management, RTI Submissions, and Pension Auto-Enrolment

Our payroll services include payslip generation, HMRC real-time information (RTI) submissions, P11D benefits reporting, holiday/sick pay calculation, and auto-enrolment pension compliance. We also guide you on tax-free employee benefits, PAYE settlement agreements, and director-specific payroll setups for optimal tax treatment.

Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Compliance

CIS rules are strict — and mistakes are costly. We verify subcontractors with HMRC, apply correct deduction rates (20%/30%), issue deduction statements monthly, and submit CIS300 returns on your behalf. We also advise contractors and subcontractors on applying for gross payment status to maximise cash flow.

HMRC Registration, Communications, and Dispute Handling

We act as your authorised HMRC agent — registering for relevant taxes, monitoring digital tax accounts, responding to compliance checks, and handling disputes. Whether it’s a PAYE inspection, VAT enquiry, or Self Assessment investigation, we manage communication with HMRC to protect your position and minimise risk.

Compliance is evolving. We provide quarterly compliance reviews, horizon scanning for new legislation (e.g., economic crime reporting, environmental reporting), and strategic recommendations to future-proof your business.

Closing down a company also involves compliance. We manage DS01 strike-off applications, cessation of Corporation Tax, VAT deregistration, PAYE closure, final accounts, and director disqualification risk mitigation — ensuring clean exits from the Companies House register and HMRC systems.

Compliance Advisory Services

Financial reporting regulations are intricate and are applicable universally, encompassing both major global establishments and individual entrepreneurs. Smaller businesses may find it challenging to stay abreast of the intricacies involved in regulatory reporting.

Due to the 40 recommendations set forth by FATF, governments worldwide have been actively engaged in strengthening their legislation, regulation, and oversight to effectively address the issues of money laundering and terrorist financing in recent times.

Market Conduct has consistently remained a top priority for the FCA, encompassing a wide array of areas such as market manipulation, insider trading, information barriers, personal account transactions, market surveillance, and financial crime.

The FCA has established the Client Asset Sourcebook (CASS), which outlines the regulations that firms must adhere to when managing and safeguarding client funds and assets.

Our ESG advisory service has been specifically developed to equip investment managers with the necessary resources to effectively navigate the ever-changing regulatory and legislative ESG environment.

Our team of consultants is available to assist you in implementing the Consumer Duty within your organization, regardless of whether you operate as a distributor, manufacturer, or part of the distribution chain.

Shareholders and other stakeholders of a company have high expectations when it comes to good governance practices, which are considered a fundamental requirement. Throughout the course of corporate and regulatory failures in history, the existence of flaws in corporate governance has remained constant.

We provide assistance to companies involved in M&A transactions within the global financial services sector, catering to both buyers and sellers.

Waystone is available to assist you as your business progresses, whether that entails new business endeavors or alterations in company ownership.

The failure to recognize and effectively handle risk is frequently the underlying reason behind significant failures experienced by both financial institutions and various sectors within the financial services markets.

What We Offer

Company formation and Companies House compliance

Annual accounts preparation and filing

Corporation Tax returns (CT600) and Self Assessment submissions

VAT registration and quarterly VAT returns (Making Tax Digital compliant)

Payroll processing, RTI submissions, and pension auto-enrolment compliance

Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) management

HMRC registration, liaison, and dispute resolution

Statutory register maintenance and corporate secretarial services

Governance reviews and risk management advisory

Regulatory licensing and reporting support for specialised sectors

Compliance Services – FAQs

1. What compliance services do I need as a limited company?

At minimum, you’ll need to file annual accounts, a confirmation statement, Corporation Tax returns, maintain statutory records, and handle VAT/payroll if applicable.

2. Can Berkeley McROCK Shepherd manage all my filings and HMRC obligations?

Yes — we offer a full compliance package including accounts, tax returns, payroll, VAT, and CIS filings to streamline all obligations under one roof.

3. How often do I need to file VAT returns?

Typically quarterly, but monthly or annual VAT return cycles can apply depending on your circumstances.

4. What happens if I miss a compliance deadline?

Late filing can result in automatic penalties from Companies House or HMRC, with fines increasing over time. Berkeley McROCK Shepherd ensures you stay ahead of every deadline.

5. What is Making Tax Digital (MTD)?

MTD is HMRC’s initiative requiring businesses to keep digital records and submit VAT returns electronically via compliant software.

6. Do you help with CIS filings for construction companies?

Yes — we manage full CIS compliance, including subcontractor verification, monthly CIS300 returns, and year-end reconciliation.

7. What records must a company legally maintain?

Companies must maintain registers of directors, shareholders, people with significant control (PSC), and minutes of meetings among other statutory documents.

8. Can you help international companies comply with UK tax laws?

Absolutely — we assist with UK tax registrations, filings, tax residency status evaluation, and permanent establishment guidance.

9. What payroll compliance requirements must I meet?

You must run payroll through an RTI-compliant system, submit real-time information to HMRC, and manage pension enrolments if you employ eligible workers.

10. What are the consequences of non-compliance?

Non-compliance can result in fines, investigations, disqualification of directors, or HMRC interventions — damaging finances and reputation.

11. How do you keep clients updated on regulatory changes?

We provide compliance alerts, quarterly newsletters, and advisory consultations to ensure clients adapt to new laws early.

12. Do you support regulatory licensing applications?

Yes — we help clients applying for sector-specific licenses (e.g., FCA authorisation, SRA compliance) to prepare documentation and submit reports.

13. How soon should a new business set up compliance systems?

Immediately after incorporation — failing to register for Corporation Tax, VAT, or payroll on time can trigger penalties.

14. Can Berkeley McROCK Shepherd act as our Company Secretary?

Yes — we provide corporate secretarial services including filing annual returns, maintaining records, and handling statutory compliance.

15. What if we already have internal compliance staff?

We can provide external audits, advisory support, or backup services to complement your in-house compliance team.