Howlader & Co.

What Howlader & Co. does

Howlader & Co. is a London-based chartered accountancy and tax advisory practice serving small and medium-sized businesses, startups, contractors and self-employed individuals in the United Kingdom. The firm operates from a single office at Whitechapel (Suite 1, 56 Leman Street) under founder-directors Hasib Howlader (former PricewaterhouseCoopers and UBS practitioner, licensed insolvency practitioner and Chartered Tax Adviser) and Dominic Barrow, with a related insolvency sub-brand, Hudson Weir. The service portfolio centres on annual accounts and tax compliance, with adjacent offerings in payroll, onsite/offsite bookkeeping, company formation and limited liability partnership setup, Enterprise Investment Scheme advisory and Company Restoration, plus a self-service online Tax Calculator tool.

The firm is built around UK professional credentials (ICAEW, ACCA, CIOT) and operates a Xero Silver Partner cloud-accounting delivery model. Revenue is generated through professional fees, with a stated fixed monthly subscription tier for small businesses bundling company setup, expense management, financial and tax planning, tax return preparation and submission, VAT returns, payroll management, and customised financial reports; price points are not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct-to-client via the website, phone and WhatsApp, supplemented by content marketing through an educational blog, social media presence and word-of-mouth amplified by a 5.0 Google rating across 69 reviews.

Customer concentration is widely dispersed across long-tail SMB clients in sectors including legal, retail, wholesale, education, health, private equity, real estate and funds, with named individual clients such as a TV News Producer and a fashion business owner. The firm does not disclose headcount, revenue, funding or M&A activity. The competitive position is grounded in chartered-accountant talent, multi-body accreditation and recognised brand standing (Sunday Times recommended, The Boss Magazine 'Best Overall Chartered Accountants'), rather than proprietary technology, scale economics or AI capability.

Name

Howlader & Co.

Legal name

Howlader & Co.

Website

https://howladerandco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Howlader & Co. is a London-based chartered accountancy and tax advisory practice serving UK small businesses, startups, contractors and self-employed individuals, delivering annual accounts, tax compliance, payroll, bookkeeping, company formation, EIS advisory and cloud-based accounting via its Xero Silver Partner accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chartered Accountancy and Tax Advisory

NAICS

Other Accounting Services (541219), Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

akta.pro primary industry

Accounting & Bookkeeping Services (BPAHABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Insolvency, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Administration (BPAHABAL)

Keywords

• Chartered accountancy services
• Tax advisory services
• Bookkeeping and payroll
• Company formation services
• Small business accounting

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accounting and Bookkeeping Services: Professional accounting services including annual accounts, taxation compliance, payroll services, and onsite/offsite bookkeeping provided for businesses of all sizes
2. Tax Advisory Services: Chartered tax adviser services including personal tax, corporate tax, inheritance tax, international tax, and tax planning for individuals and businesses
3. Company Formation Services: Startup companies and LLP formations, company restoration services for dissolved companies
4. Enterprise Investment Scheme Advisory: Guidance and compliance services for businesses seeking EIS tax relief incentives for investors

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Howlader & Co. is a London-based chartered accountancy practice providing accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax compliance services for SMEs, startups, and self-employed individuals. The firm also delivers tax advisory covering personal, corporate, inheritance, and international tax, plus specialist services such as company formation, EIS advisory, and company restoration.

Product overview

Howlader & Co. operates as a unified chartered accountancy practice offering a portfolio of interconnected accounting, tax, and business advisory services. The core offering centres on Annual Accounts & Taxation Compliance supported by Startup Companies & LLP Formations and Payroll Services, while the firm differentiates through specialist capabilities including Enterprise Investment Scheme advisory, Company Restoration, and a Tax Calculator tool. Small Business Accountant London services are positioned as a dedicated offering for SMEs, delivered alongside bookkeeping services (Onsite & Offsite Bookkeeping) to provide a comprehensive service spanning compliance, planning, and operational support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hudson Weir: A related insolvency practice operated by director Hasib Howlader.

Products and services

• Annual Accounts & Taxation Compliance

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• XerocoreTechnology or IntegrationXero Silver Partner status indicates certified expertise in Xero cloud accounting software. The firm uses Xero to provide cloud-based accounting services to clients, enabling efficient bookkeeping, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)coreOthersProfessional regulatory body membership ensuring adherence to highest accounting standards. All chartered accountants hold ACA qualifications.
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)minorOthersProfessional membership organisation for chartered certified accountants.
• Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)coreOthersProfessional body for tax advisers in the UK. Firm includes Chartered Tax Advisers with CIOT accreditation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gerald Edelman: London chartered accountants serving SMEs, private clients, and not-for-profits with accounting, tax, and business advisory — closely comparable London mid-sized practice serving similar client segments.
• Alexander & Co: London chartered accountants and tax advisers specialising in SMEs, contractors, and freelancers — directly comparable in serving similar SMB segments including IR35 contractor accounting.
• HW Fisher & Company: London-based chartered accountancy firm offering accounting, tax, and advisory services to owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and private individuals — directly comparable in scale, client base, and service mix to Howlader & Co.
• Moore Kingston Smith: London-headquartered chartered accountancy and advisory firm serving owner-managed businesses and not-for-profit organisations — comparable London practice with overlapping SMB focus and broader service portfolio.
• Griffin Stone Moscrop & Co: London-based chartered accountants and business advisers serving SMEs and owner-managed businesses with accounting, tax, and corporate finance services — directly comparable in client base and geographic focus.
• Streets Chartered Accountants: Regional chartered accountancy firm serving owner-managed businesses, contractors, and individuals with accounting and tax services — comparable mid-sized UK practice with overlapping client segments.

Broad incumbents

• MHA MacIntyre Hudson: Top-15 UK chartered accountancy firm serving SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and mid-market with accounting, tax, and advisory — overlapping London SMB client base at significantly greater scale.
• PKF Smith Cooper: Mid-tier UK chartered accountancy and advisory network with London presence, offering accounting, tax, and corporate finance to SMEs and mid-market clients — broader footprint but overlapping service lines.
• Crowe UK: Top-10 UK accounting and advisory network offering audit, tax, and consulting to SMEs and mid-market — overlaps with Howlader & Co. on SMB accounting and tax services at greater scale.

Emerging players

• 1st Formations: UK-focused company formation and SMB compliance services provider — overlaps with Howlader & Co. on company formation and startup services but operates a more digitised, self-service model targeting similar early-stage clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/howladerandco
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Howlader-and-Co/211795205526753
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/howlader-&-co

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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