Accounting for Design businesses
Xeinadin empowers design professionals with strategic accounting, tax and advisory services, freeing their time, sharpening their growth and elevating their business beyond the numbers.
- Accounting solutions, business and tax advice tailored for the design industry
- Helping designers and studios stay on top of their finances
- Trusted by over 100,000 SME clients and individuals
Accounting for designers, by experts who understand creativity
At Xeinadin, we help designers, creative studios and freelance creatives take control of their finances without sacrificing their time, energy or passion for design. With extensive experience supporting the creative sector, we understand the pressures of irregular income, tight deadlines, and the need to keep your focus on what you do best. Whether you’re a solo designer or run a growing design agency, our expert advisors deliver tailored support to streamline your bookkeeping, maximise your tax efficiency, and help your business thrive.
From VAT returns and tax planning to long-term business strategy, our advice is clear, practical and always aligned with your creative goals.
How Xeinadin can help
- Expertise that supports your creative growth: We combine deep sector knowledge with tailored financial services to give designers and creative businesses the clarity, structure and confidence to thrive.
- Strategic tax planning: We help you access all the tax reliefs available to creatives, like allowable expenses, capital allowances, and R&D claims so you keep more of what you earn.
- Streamlined bookkeeping and cloud accounting: Our team sets you up with intuitive digital tools that simplify your day-to-day finances, saving hours of admin and giving you real-time visibility.
- Business advisory for creative growth: From pricing your services to scaling your team, we advise on key decisions that affect your profitability and long-term success.
- VAT, IR35, and compliance made simple: We handle the complexities of tax rules and reporting, giving you peace of mind that everything’s accurate, up to date, and fully compliant.
Our accounting services
Why choose Xeinadin accounting for design businesses?
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Bespoke services to suit you
We want our team’s expertise to support both your business as well as your creative growth. That is why our advice will always be tailored to you, based on your goals and can be focused on key areas such as maxismising tax efficiency or accessing tax reliefs.
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Industry expertise
We have extensive experience across a range of industries, including the design industry. This means we will ensure your business has the right financial structure for success.
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Industry insights
We work with a wide variety of clients across the design industry, which keeps us closely connected to the latest shifts and insights. This ensures we can give you the right support when it comes to tax efficiency, cash flow planning, and managing international earnings.
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Extensive capabilities
We understand that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. That’s why we act as your business partner, shaping our strategy around your unique needs to help you achieve your financial goals.
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Local accountancy services
Long-term, local relationships are at the heart of our business. With offices across the UK and Ireland, we’ll do our best to connect you with an accountant you can trust.
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Trusted accountants for all on-screen professionals
We’re one of the top-rated accountancy firms in the UK. Over 2,500 advisors provide expert services to 100,000 clients across the UK and beyond. Find out more about us.
Meet our accountants for design businesses
“Designers thrive on originality and vision and our job is to make sure their financial foundations are just as strong. We translate the numbers into insights that support creative freedom, business growth, and peace of mind.” – Nick Garfen, Partner
Marc Franks
Managing Partner Central LondonActors, Advertising & PRLondon West End
David Ezekiel
PartnerAdvertising & PR, DesignLondon West End
Nick Garfen
PartnerActors, Advertising & PRLondon West End
Mark Gold
PartnerActors, Advertising & PRLondon West EndFind a local accountant for your design business
We have one of the largest networks of any accountancy firm in the UK and Ireland, so there’s a good chance we have an office near you. Choose your region and city to find a local accountant.
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Whether you’re just starting your design company or are established in the industry, our team of accountants for design businesses are here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation with one of our experts.
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Our experts are ready to explain how we can tailor our accounting services to meet your needs.
Accounting for Design FAQs
Yes. We support a wide range of creative professionals, from solo freelancers to established design studios and growing agencies. Our advice is always tailored to your structure, goals and stage of growth.
Absolutely. Many of our clients experience irregular income due to the project-based nature of design work. We help you manage cash flow, build financial resilience, and plan with confidence—whatever the season.
Yes. From design software and studio space to travel and equipment, we’ll ensure you claim all allowable expenses relevant to your creative business, maximising your tax efficiency.
Definitely. We’re more than just accountants, we’re business advisors. Whether it’s pricing your services, planning for growth or deciding on business structure, we’ll help you move forward with confidence.
Our pricing is flexible and transparent. We’ll create a bespoke package based on your business type, goals and requirements, always with clear costs and no hidden fees.
