Quick answer: Bayar Hughes & Co are chartered certified accountants serving Woolwich from our New Eltham office, SE9 3TL — a short drive within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Since 1991 we have helped Woolwich landlords, small businesses and the self-employed with tax returns, rental accounts, VAT and payroll. Call +44 7441 347796 for a free consultation.
Woolwich After the Elizabeth Line
Few places in London have changed as quickly as Woolwich. Crossrail put the town 20 minutes from the West End, the Royal Arsenal brought riverside apartments, restaurants and the Woolwich Works cultural quarter, and buy-to-let investors followed. Meanwhile the town centre — Powis Street, the markets, General Gordon Square — remains home to hundreds of independent shops, food businesses and services.
The result is two very different sets of clients: new landlords with their first rental property, and established small businesses adapting to a changing high street. We act for both.
Help for Landlords and Local Businesses
- First rental property? We register you with HMRC, build the rental accounts and file the return — and explain what is deductible
- Landlord tax returns for flats across Royal Arsenal Riverside and SE18
- Small business accounts for shops, barbers, food outlets and market traders
- VAT and payroll for growing town-centre businesses
- Self assessment for the self-employed and company directors
Local Knowledge, Fifteen Minutes Away
We have been based in the Royal Borough of Greenwich since 1991, so we have watched Woolwich's transformation first-hand rather than reading about it. Our New Eltham office is a straightforward drive down Well Hall Road, with parking when you visit — or work with us entirely by phone, video and secure upload, which many Royal Arsenal residents prefer. Fixed fees, agreed before we start.
Popular Services for Woolwich Clients
Self Assessment Tax Returns
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Limited Company Accounts
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Company Formation
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Capital Gains Tax
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have an office in Woolwich?
No — our office is in New Eltham, SE9 3TL, about fifteen minutes south of Woolwich in the same borough. We meet Woolwich clients at our office and support many entirely online.
I rent out a flat in Royal Arsenal — do I need to file a tax return?
Almost certainly, once rental income exceeds the small property allowance. We register you for self assessment, prepare the rental accounts, claim allowable expenses and file the return before the deadline.
Can you help a new business opening in Woolwich town centre?
Yes — from choosing between sole trader and limited company, through HMRC registrations and bookkeeping set-up, to VAT and payroll when you grow. We agree a fixed fee so a new business knows its costs from day one.