OnTheGo Accountants

Setting up a US company is NOT the expensive part.

It’s everything that comes after.

We regularly see founders surprised by:
✔ Ongoing compliance costs
✔ Cross-border tax complexity
✔ Delaware franchise tax
✔ Investor-driven restructuring

The good news? Most of this is manageable — if you plan ahead.

We’ve broken it all down here:

https://www.onthegoaccountants.co.uk/the-real-cost-of-setting-up-and-running-a-us-company

Taking your UK/EU startup to the US? 🇺🇸 Don't let tax and compliance roadblocks slow you down.

Expanding across the Atlantic is huge, but we see founders make the same costly mistakes with their corporate structure and cross-border taxes all the time.

At OTG Accountants, we want to help you get it right from day one. We’ve put together a free, interactive US Expansion Checklist that covers the 10 critical steps you need to take before you make the leap.

You can track your progress right on the page and download a clean PDF for your board or investors. 👇

Check it out here: https://www.onthegoaccountants.co.uk/us-expansion-checklist

Want to make sure your expansion is structured perfectly for your next funding round? Send us a message or book a consultation through the link! 📈🚀

UK founders: wondering when (or whether) to do the famous Delaware flip?

In our latest blog, we cover:

✅ When a UK startup should consider flipping
✅ Signs it might be too early
✅ What US investors typically expect
✅ Common (and costly) mistakes to avoid

If US funding is on your roadmap, this is well worth a read.

Read the full guide here: https://www.onthegoaccountants.co.uk/when-should-a-uk-startup-flip-to-a-us-parent-company

UK founders: thinking about raising from US investors?

Good news — US VCs generally like British startups.

Slightly more awkward news — they usually prefer investing into businesses that look US-ready.

We regularly see great UK companies slowed down in fundraising because of things that are completely fixable.

The difference between a smooth raise and a painful one often comes down to preparation.

In our latest blog, we break down:
✔️ How US investors really view UK startups
✔️ What they expect to see
✔️ Common mistakes founders make
✔️ How to look investor-ready before due diligence starts

If US funding is on your roadmap, this is well worth a read. Read the full guide here: https://www.onthegoaccountants.co.uk/how-us-investors-look-at-uk-startups

Thinking about setting up a US entity?

For many startups, expanding into the US can unlock easier access to venture capital, stronger credibility with US customers, and more flexible equity structures.

But it’s not the right move for everyone — and the compliance obligations can catch founders off guard

In our latest blog, we break down:
✅ Why investors often prefer US companies
✅ The key benefits for scaling startups
✅ The ongoing obligations to watch
✅ When a US entity does (and doesn’t) make sense

If US expansion is on your roadmap, it’s worth understanding the full picture before you make the leap.

Read the full guide here:

Hiring in tech?

A salary sacrifice pension could be a win-win for your startup and your team.
More pension savings, lower NICs, and a stronger benefits offering — but only if it’s set up correctly.

We’ve explained the pros, cons, and when it makes sense for tech startups.

Read more here: https://www.onthegoaccountants.co.uk/why-tech-startups-should-consider-a-salary-sacrifice-pension-pros-cons

Founders: stop treating budgeting as a chore.

A good budget helps you see your cash runway, plan hires, and make confident growth decisions.

We’ve created a simple, actionable guide so you can budget like a founder, not an accountant.

https://www.onthegoaccountants.co.uk/how-to-budget-like-a-founder

Starting a business?

Your structure could be quietly costing you more tax than you realise.
From sole trader to Ltd to LLP, each option comes with very different tax and investment implications — especially for growth-focused startups.

Read the guide:

https://www.onthegoaccountants.co.uk/taxefficient-business-structures-for-startups

🚨 R&D tax credits still work — but HMRC reviews are now data-driven.

Most claims fail not because the work wasn’t R&D, but because the claim wasn’t built to withstand scrutiny.

Here are the biggest mistakes we see in 2025/26:

❌ No technical ownership (generic narratives)
❌ Unjustified staff apportionments
❌ Over-claiming director time
❌ Poor project boundaries
❌ Ignoring overseas cost restrictions
❌ Treating the AIF as paperwork
❌ Oversharing during enquiries
❌ Using outdated advisers

✅ Strong claims are consistent, evidence-based, and built to survive review.

If you want a pre-submission review or help with an enquiry, DM us.

https://www.onthegoaccountants.co.uk/r-d-tax-credits-the-most-common-mistakes-that-cost-companies-money

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🚨 HMRC R&D enquiries are now normal — and not always scary.

They’re less about whether you did R&D and more about how the claim was built:
✅ Do numbers match your narrative?
✅ Are staff allocations consistent?
✅ Is the evidence clear?

Biggest mistake? Oversharing — answer the question, stick to your claim, provide targeted evidence.

Most enquiries end with minor tweaks, not penalties. Build claims that stand up, and you’ll navigate HMRC with confidence.

https://www.onthegoaccountants.co.uk/hmrc-r-d-enquiries-what-actually-triggers-themand-how-to-handle-one

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Closing a limited company?

Whether it’s a planned exit or a difficult wind-down, the tax position for founders and investors isn’t always straightforward.

Capital gains, BADR, investor distributions, insolvent liquidations… getting this wrong can mean paying more tax than you need to (or missing out on valuable capital loss relief).

We’ve put together a plain-English guide covering:
- Solvent closures and MVLs
- What investors need to know
- What happens if the company runs out of money
- Common traps to avoid

Read the full guide here: https://www.onthegoaccountants.co.uk/the-capital-gains-tax-implications-of-closing-a-limited-company