Surry Hills is one of Sydney’s most concentrated small business hubs. It boasts a mix of cafés, creative studios, fashion labels, agencies and freelancers packed into a few square kilometres just south of the CBD.
FinTax Group understands the pace of small businesses and freelance work. Our tax accountants in Surry Hills help with everything from individual returns to business accounting and bookkeeping, with fixed fees and straightforward advice.
Our Sydney CBD office is within easy reach of Surry Hills, with phone and video appointments available for clients who need to stay on the shop floor, in their studio, or on the go.
Small Business Accountants in Surry Hills
Planning to open your first café? Or looking to grow an agency?
A small business accountant in Surry Hills needs to understand more than just the numbers. We help with business setup and registration, so you start off with the right structure, ABN and registrations in place. We handle bookkeeping and payroll services so your books stay accurate between BAS periods, and our tax planning service looks past the next return to help you legally minimise tax and focus on growth.
Tax Accountants for Surry Hills Individuals & Freelancers
Not every Surry Hills client is running a business. Plenty are individuals or full-time freelancers billing multiple clients. Our sole trader tax return services cover everything from a single PAYG return to a mix of salary, freelance and platform income (think design, photography, writing, styling or consulting work).
We’ll help you work out what you can and can’t claim (e.g. home studio costs, equipment, software subscriptions) without pushing deductions the ATO won’t allow.
Who We Help in Surry Hills
Surry Hills’ mix of hospitality, retail, creative and residential means our clients are varied. From hospitality and retail to creative start-ups, we understand the realities of running as a sole trader and managing business operations. That includes changes in cash flow, irregular income, and the need for advice that fits how your business actually works.
Why Surry Hills Freelancers & Businesses Choose FinTax
Choosing a tax accountant in Surry Hills comes down to trust, convenience and knowing what you’ll pay. FinTax Group is a team of registered tax agents, so you get the consumer protections that come with using a licensed professional rather than an unregistered preparer.
We work on fixed, upfront fees for most individual and business services, so there are no surprises when the invoice lands.
Getting to Us from Surry Hills
Our Sydney CBD office is within easy reach of Surry Hills, whether you’re walking, catching the bus or taking light rail. Our Newtown office is another nearby option if that suits you better.
Prefer to keep things remote? Our tax accountants in Surry Hills also work with clients over the phone, video and email, with documents uploaded securely online instead of being delivered in person.
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Areas We Service Near Surry Hills
Beyond Surry Hills, we also work with individuals, sole traders, and businesses across greater Sydney. You can meet with us in person, over the phone or by video, with a:
Ready to Sort Your Tax or Business Accounts?
Whether you’re running a café, freelancing between clients or growing a small business, FinTax Group’s registered tax accountants in Surry Hills are ready to help.
We do consultations in person, by phone or online. Meet our tax accountants in Sydney today.
Accountants in Surrey Hills FAQs
Most cafés end up needing both, though for different reasons. A bookkeeper handles the day-to-day records, reconciling sales, processing payroll and keeping your BAS-ready files up to date. An accountant takes that data further, preparing your tax return, advising on structure and cash flow, and helping you plan ahead.
FinTax Group offers both bookkeeping and accounting, so we can cover the full picture or slot in around whatever you’ve already got in place.
Yes. Switching accountants or bookkeepers partway through the year is common, and it doesn’t need to wait for a new financial year. We’ll get you set up as a client, request your prior records and lodgment history from your previous provider or the ATO. We can pick up your BAS from wherever you’re currently at.
There’s no single trigger. It depends on your income, growth plans, appetite for liability protection, and how much admin you’re prepared to take on. Some businesses switch as profit grows and the tax and asset-protection benefits start to outweigh the extra cost; others stay a sole trader indefinitely because it suits how they work. It’s worth talking it through with us before deciding, since the right call really does depend on your specific numbers.
Yes. We work with designers, photographers, writers, stylists, marketers and other creatives across Surry Hills, helping with everything from ABN registration and quarterly BAS to smoothing out tax across an irregular income and claiming the deductions that actually apply to creative work.
Cost depends on what you need. An individual tax return costs less than ongoing small business accounting, bookkeeping or BAS support. We work on fixed, upfront fees, so you’ll know the cost before we start. Get in touch for a quote based on your situation.