Who this is for
- Small factories and workshops assembling finished goods
- Manufacturers of light components, electronics, fixtures and fittings
- White-label / contract manufacturers producing for brands
- Businesses supplying retailers, wholesalers or direct B2C
Typical income and pricing
- Sales to trade and wholesale customers on 30–60 day terms
- Online and marketplace sales to consumers
- Contract manufacturing for brand owners and distributors
- Export sales within and outside the UK
Common allowable expenses
- Raw materials, components and packaging
- Factory rent, utilities and business rates
- Production staff wages, PAYE, NI and pensions
- Machine maintenance, repairs and small tools
- Depreciation on plant, machinery and production equipment
- Quality control, testing and certification costs
- Freight, carriage and haulage to customers
- Insurance, accountancy and professional fees
What we need from you
- Business bank statements and any loan/HP statements
- Sales ledger / customer reports and major contracts
- Purchase ledger and stock / inventory reports
- Payroll summaries for production and admin staff
- Details of any new machinery or large projects during the year
We help you understand your gross margin, stock position and true production cost so you can price confidently and keep HMRC happy.