I would have an accountant in the UK because the tax system has become complex enough, with all these "reforms" that I can't be bothered to work it out anymore (I did my accounts myself until 2000).
I have an accountant here in Switerland because my German isn't good enough to make sure I'm doing things properly. I keep the books, and pass them onto my accountant. The more work I do, the less he does, and so the less he charges. The bookkeeping takes me about 2 hours per quarter on a quiet saturday morning. I certainly pay considerably less that £1000 a year - even with the current fantastic exchange rate.
I have an accountant here in Switerland because my German isn't good enough to make sure I'm doing things properly. I keep the books, and pass them onto my accountant. The more work I do, the less he does, and so the less he charges. The bookkeeping takes me about 2 hours per quarter on a quiet saturday morning. I certainly pay considerably less that £1000 a year - even with the current fantastic exchange rate.
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