Accounting & tax support for Startups
Lean bookkeeping and fractional CFO support that scales with you — from first invoice to first funding round.
Industry challenges
Limited internal finance capacity, investor reporting expectations that outpace internal systems, and decisions (equity, runway, hiring) that need real numbers, not guesses.
How Imperium helps
We start with lean, right-sized bookkeeping and layer in CFO-level forecasting and investor-ready reporting as you grow — not a heavier system than you currently need.
Key considerations
Accounting considerations
Clean separation of founder/company funds from day one, and bookkeeping structured to produce investor-standard reports without a rebuild later.
Tax considerations
Corporate Tax Small Business Relief may apply depending on revenue level — worth reviewing early, since eligibility and its implications affect how you structure growth.
Common financial problems
Books that were fine for month one become unusable by month twelve because they weren't set up to scale — a rebuild mid-fundraise is far more disruptive than doing it right from the start.
Talk to a specialistTalk to us about Startups
Tell us about your business and we'll respond within one business day with a clear, no-obligation answer — including anything specific to the Startups sector.
- No obligation, no jargon
- Response within one business day
- Sector-aware accounting & tax support
Frequently asked questions
Still unsure about something specific to your business? Get in touch directly.
Ask us directly01Do you work with pre-revenue startups?
Yes — we scale our involvement to what you actually need at each stage.
02Can you help prepare financials for a funding round?
Yes — investor-ready reporting and forecasting is part of our CFO Services.
03Can you help set up a cap table alongside our bookkeeping?
We can coordinate with your legal team on cap table structure — cap table management itself sits outside standard bookkeeping, but we're happy to discuss what you need.
04Do you offer flexible engagement as we scale?
Yes — our involvement scales up (or down) with your team size and complexity, not a fixed package.
05Can you help model runway and burn rate?
Yes — cash flow and runway modelling is part of our CFO Services for startups.
Let's simplify your compliance.
Talk to a certified Tax Agent — no obligation, no jargon. A clear answer about your accounting, tax and payroll, typically within one business day.