Pubs, Bars & Nightlife – Limited Companies

For wet-led pubs, bars, clubs and late-night venues dealing with stock, payroll, licensing and complex trading hours.

Who this is for

  • Independent pubs and free houses
  • Bar and cocktail venues
  • Nightclubs and late-night venues
  • Tenanted or leased pubs operating via a Ltd company

Income and stock

  • Wet sales (beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks)
  • Food sales where applicable
  • Door entry fees and ticket sales
  • Function room hire and events
  • Machine income (where applicable)

Common allowable expenses

  • Bar and kitchen staff wages, PAYE, NI and pensions
  • Rent, rates, utilities and service charges
  • Beer, wine, spirits and soft drink purchases
  • Glassware, bar consumables and cellar supplies
  • Security staff and door supervision
  • Entertainment costs (DJs, bands, TVs, music licences)
  • Insurance, licences and professional fees
  • Repairs, maintenance and minor refurb

What we need from you

  • Business bank statements for the year
  • Till/POS summaries and Z-reads
  • Stock purchase invoices and any stock-take reports
  • Payroll and rota/wage summaries
  • Rent, rates, utilities and licence documents

We use your stock and till data to check margins and prepare accurate accounts and CT600 submissions.