Fees
AFE Accountants agrees its fees with each client before any work starts, on the basis of [FEES MODEL: confirm with Adam]. The first consultation is free for business owners, creators and crypto clients.
How fees work
Fees are agreed in advance as [FEES MODEL: confirm with Adam]. You know the price before AFE starts, and it is set out in your engagement letter.
If the work changes during the year, the team discusses it with you first. [CONFIRM: how changes in scope are agreed and billed]
What affects the price
These are typical factors AFE looks at before quoting. The team will confirm which apply to you. [CONFIRM: fee factors with Adam]
- Whether you are a sole trader, a partnership or a limited company.
- How many income streams you have, such as brand deals, platform payouts or client fees.
- Whether you are registered for VAT.
- Whether you run a payroll, and for how many people.
- How well your records are kept, and which software you use.
- For crypto clients, how many wallets, exchanges and transactions are involved.
- Whether earlier years need catching up or correcting.
What is usually included
[CONFIRM: what is included in a standard fee, for example year-end accounts, a tax return, VAT returns and email support]
Your free first consultation
The first consultation is free. You explain what you need, and AFE explains how it would help and what the work would cost.
There is no obligation to go ahead. You can book a free consultation online.
Frequently asked questions
Can you tell me your prices before I book a consultation?
Not exactly, because the price depends on your situation. AFE agrees fees as [FEES MODEL: confirm with Adam]. The team needs to know your business type, income streams, VAT position and the state of your records before it can quote fairly. The first consultation is free, and you get a clear price before any work starts.
Will my fee go up if my business grows during the year?
Usually only if the work changes and you agree first [CONFIRM: scope change policy with Adam]. Your fee is set out in your engagement letter. If something new comes up, such as VAT registration, a payroll or a move to a limited company, AFE explains the extra work and its cost before doing it.
Is the first consultation really free?
Yes. The first consultation costs nothing and there is no obligation to go ahead. You explain what you need, the team asks a few questions about your income and records, and AFE explains how it would help. If you decide to proceed, an engagement letter sets out the work and the fee before any paid work begins [CONFIRM: written quote process].
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