Portuguese-Speaking Accountant in London
Self assessment, company formation, bookkeeping and VAT — with the whole service available in Portuguese or English, fixed fees, and a named accountant who understands life between two countries.
SMD Accountancy is a London accounting firm offering its full service in Portuguese, English, and Italian — serving Brazilian and Portuguese clients across the whole UK.
We handle self assessment tax returns, limited company formation, self-employed registration, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and Making Tax Digital preparation. SMD Accountancy is an AAT licensed member and an HMRC recognised agent, and every client works with a named accountant they can reach on WhatsApp in their own language.
Self Assessment Tax Returns
We prepare and file your HMRC tax return — including income from Brazil or Portugal, rental income, and self-employment — and explain everything in Portuguese or English before anything is submitted.
Limited Company Formation
Company registration with Companies House, corporation tax, PAYE and VAT set-up, plus advice on the most tax-efficient way to pay yourself.
Self-Employed Registration
We register you as self-employed with HMRC, organise your allowable expenses, and handle your annual return — set up correctly from day one.
Bookkeeping & VAT
Monthly bookkeeping, VAT registration and returns, and full preparation for Making Tax Digital, which becomes mandatory for many sole traders from April 2026.
Payroll (PAYE)
Salaries, payslips and pension obligations for your team — on time and fully HMRC-compliant.
Brazil–UK Cross-Border Tax
Guidance on UK tax residence, declaring Brazilian income (rent, dividends, pensions) to HMRC, and using Foreign Tax Credit Relief to avoid being taxed twice.
Why a Portuguese-speaking accountant makes a difference
- —The UK tax system — HMRC, the tax year, National Insurance, VAT — explained clearly in Portuguese, with nothing lost in translation.
- —We understand the questions only people living between two countries face: income in Brazil, tax residence, remittances and double taxation.
- —WhatsApp support in Portuguese with answers from a real person — no bots, no templates.
- —Fixed fees agreed in writing before we start. No hourly billing, no surprises.
Credentials & Commitments
- ✓ AAT Licensed Member
- ✓ HMRC Recognised Agent
- ✓ Serving clients across the UK
- ✓ Fixed fees, no hourly billing
- ✓ Service in Portuguese, English & Italian
Free UK tax guides written in Portuguese
Self Assessment no Reino Unido: Guia Completo para Brasileiros
O Self Assessment é a declaração de imposto de renda do Reino Unido. Se você é autônomo, sócio de Limited Company ou tem renda adicional, você precisa entregar à HMRC todo ano. Este guia explica tudo em português.
Ler em Português →Dupla Tributação Brasil–Reino Unido: Como Evitar Pagar Imposto Duas Vezes
Se você mora no Reino Unido e ainda tem renda no Brasil — salário, aluguel, dividendos — pode estar obrigado a declarar nos dois países. Entenda como o acordo de bitributação Brasil-Reino Unido funciona e como evitar pagar imposto duas vezes.
Ler em Português →Como Abrir uma Limited Company no Reino Unido: Guia para Brasileiros
Abrir uma Limited Company no Reino Unido é mais simples do que parece — custa £100 e pode ser feito online em menos de 24 horas. Mas há muito mais a considerar além do registro. Este guia explica todo o processo para brasileiros.
Ler em Português →Questions Portuguese-speaking clients ask us
Do you offer a full accounting service in Portuguese?
Yes. SMD Accountancy provides its complete service — self assessment, company accounts, bookkeeping, VAT and payroll — in Portuguese, English, and Italian. Every client has a named accountant they can message on WhatsApp in their own language.
Can you help with income I still receive from Brazil?
Yes. If you are a UK tax resident, you generally need to declare your worldwide income to HMRC, including Brazilian rental income, dividends, salaries and pensions. Tax already paid in Brazil can usually be offset through Foreign Tax Credit Relief so you don't pay twice. We review your specific situation before filing anything.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Brazil and the UK?
Brazil and the UK signed a Double Taxation Convention in November 2022, but it is not yet in force — it still requires ratification by the Brazilian Congress. Until then, the UK's unilateral Foreign Tax Credit Relief lets UK residents offset Brazilian tax already paid against UK tax on the same income.
Can a Brazilian citizen open a limited company in the UK?
Yes. There is no nationality requirement to be a director or shareholder of a UK limited company — you need a UK registered office address and must meet Companies House and HMRC obligations. We handle the whole formation process and the ongoing annual filings.
How much does a Portuguese-speaking accountant cost in London?
We work on fixed fees agreed in writing before any work starts — no hourly billing. The cost depends on the services you need: most small businesses pay between £50 and £200 per month for bookkeeping, VAT and annual accounts combined. The first consultation is free and without obligation.
Do you only work with clients in London?
No — we are based in London but serve Portuguese- and English-speaking clients across the whole UK. Everything can be handled remotely by WhatsApp, email and video call.
What Our Clients Say
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