For hairdressers & barbers

Accountant for hairdressers & barbers in Erith & Kent

Renting a chair or running your own salon — we handle the books, the tax and the deadlines for one fixed monthly fee, so you can focus on your clients.

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Hairdressing and barbering come with their own details — chair rent, product stock, equipment, and a mix of cash and card takings. At BDH Accounting we work with hairdressers and barbers across Erith, Bexley, Dartford and Kent, keeping things simple: fixed fees, same-day answers and no jargon.

Chair renter, mobile stylist or salon owner — we keep your records right, file on time, and claim every expense you're entitled to.

What we handle

Accounting built around your chair

Records made simple

Easy digital record-keeping that takes minutes a day and keeps you Making Tax Digital-ready.

Self Assessment, done for you

From registration through to filing, on time, every single year — no deadline stress.

Every expense claimed

We go through your costs with you so nothing allowable is left on the table.

VAT & Making Tax Digital

We watch your turnover, handle VAT if you cross the threshold, and keep you compliant.

Bookkeeping & payroll

Ongoing bookkeeping, and payroll if you take on staff or help.

A named accountant

One person who knows your business, answers the same day and talks plain English.

What hairdressers & barbers can claim

Claiming the right expenses is one of the simplest ways to cut your tax bill. You can typically claim:

  • Chair rent or salon rent
  • Products, colour and stock
  • Equipment — scissors, clippers, dryers, chairs
  • Training and courses
  • Uniforms, PPE and laundry
  • Insurance and memberships
  • Card-machine fees, booking software and marketing

Not sure what you can claim? We go through it all so nothing allowable is left out — see our guide to allowable expenses for sole traders.

Questions

Hairdresser & barber FAQs

I rent a chair — am I self-employed?

Usually yes. Renting a chair typically makes you a self-employed sole trader, so you register for Self Assessment and file a return. We set it up and handle the filing.

What can I claim?

Chair rent, products, equipment, training, insurance and uniforms — we go through it all so nothing's left out.

How do I record cash and card takings?

Keep a simple daily record and bank regularly. We'll set you up with easy digital record-keeping that's also MTD-ready.

Do I need to charge VAT?

Only once turnover passes £90,000 over a rolling 12 months. We keep an eye on it for you.

How much does it cost?

One fixed monthly fee, no surprises. Book a free consultation for a quote.

More time behind the chair, less on the books

Fixed-fee, ACCA-accredited accounting for hairdressers and barbers across Erith and Kent. Your first consultation is free.

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