Accountants in Newham

Yes. IB&Co Accountants works with businesses and individuals across the London Borough of Newham, including Stratford, Canning Town, East Ham and the Royal Docks. We are accountants and tax advisers at Level 37, 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf. Most work is done online, and you can meet us in person at Canary Wharf or at your premises, by appointment.

Where in Newham do we work?

We work with sole traders, landlords, contractors and limited companies across the borough, including:

• Stratford, Stratford City and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (E15 and E20)
• Canning Town and Custom House (E16)
• the Royal Docks, Silvertown, North Woolwich and Beckton (E16)
• West Ham and Plaistow (E13 and E15)
• East Ham (E6)
• Forest Gate and Manor Park (E7 and E12)

Stratford sits next to the Tower Hamlets and Hackney boundaries around the Olympic Park, and some addresses in E20 straddle those lines. We can still work with you if your premises sit just over the border.

We do not have a branch in Newham. Day-to-day work is done online, through secure portals, cloud accounting and video calls. You can meet us in person at our office at One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, or at your premises, by appointment.

How do I get to Canary Wharf from Newham?

Newham is immediately next to Canary Wharf, and several routes run straight there.

From Stratford, the Jubilee line runs to Canary Wharf, typically around ten minutes, calling at West Ham, Canning Town and North Greenwich. From Canning Town it is two stops, typically around four or five minutes. From West Ham it is typically around seven minutes. Check TfL before you travel.

From Custom House, in the Royal Docks beside ExCeL, the Elizabeth line is only one stop from Canary Wharf, typically around four minutes. That is often the quickest route from the docks and from around ExCeL. London City Airport is on the DLR, with a change at Canning Town for the Jubilee line, or a short connection towards Custom House for the Elizabeth line.

From East Ham, District or Hammersmith & City line trains run to West Ham, where you change to the Jubilee line. TfL typically shows around 19 to 21 minutes in total for that journey. Forest Gate and Manor Park are on the Elizabeth line towards Stratford and can also connect onwards towards Canary Wharf; check TfL for the best combination on the day.

Our address is Level 37, 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA. We are open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 18:30 and Saturday 10:30 to 16:30, so you can see us before or after work, or on a Saturday.

If a meeting at your premises in Stratford, Canning Town, East Ham or elsewhere in Newham is more convenient, we can arrange that too. Ishmael Bangura started the practice by meeting small business owners in the evenings after his day job. We still work around you, not the other way round.

What kinds of Newham businesses do we help?

ONS figures compiled by Nomis record 14,120 enterprises in Newham in 2026, and 93.8% of them are micro-businesses with fewer than ten staff. Newham Council describes the borough as a major growth area anchored by two nationally significant opportunity areas: Stratford and the Olympic legacy, and the Royal Docks and Beckton, which the council calls London’s only Enterprise Zone. At Stratford, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and East Bank have brought a cultural and education cluster; the council names tenants including the BBC, Sadler’s Wells and the University of the Arts London College of Fashion, alongside UCL East and the Here East campus. The Royal Docks combine London City Airport, ExCeL, waterfront development and a large pipeline of commercial space.

Away from those headline sites, East Ham, Plaistow, Forest Gate, Manor Park and Canning Town are high-street and neighbourhood economies with a large number of owner-managed shops, restaurants, trades and services. The council also points to a strong construction sector and a high rate of new business formation. That mix, from start-ups and sole traders to contractors on regeneration sites and companies around Stratford and the docks, is the work we are set up to do.

We can help:

• Limited companies and growing SMEs in Stratford, the Royal Docks and Canning Town, with year-end accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and bookkeeping
• Start-ups and owner-managed firms, including businesses connected with East Bank, Here East and the wider Stratford commercial base
• Construction firms and tradespeople working under the Construction Industry Scheme on the borough’s many development sites
• Retail, hospitality and high-street businesses in East Ham, Green Street, Forest Gate and the other town centres
• Contractors and freelancers who live in Newham and work in Canary Wharf, Stratford, the City or the docks
• Landlords and property investors, including Making Tax Digital when it applies, in a borough where new housing and private renting are a large part of local life

What local rules should Newham businesses know about?

Most of your tax obligations are national: Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, VAT and payroll are all dealt with by HMRC. A few things are local.

Business rates. If you occupy commercial premises in the borough, business rates (non-domestic rates) are billed by the London Borough of Newham. The council can also tell you about reductions and reliefs. If you move into or out of a commercial property, you need to tell the council that bills the rates.

Licences. Depending on what you do, you may need a licence from the same council, for example for food, alcohol or street trading. We can point you to the right place and make sure licence costs are in your budget.

Rented property. Landlords have their own obligations alongside tax. For the tax side, including Making Tax Digital, see our Property Owners services and Making Tax Digital for landlords.

What accountancy services do you offer in Newham?

After a no-obligation Discovery Call we send a fixed, written proposal, agreed before any work starts.

For sole traders, our monthly fee starts from £59.99. Your exact fee depends on how complex the work is and is set out in your fixed, written proposal. Limited company accounts, payroll, VAT, CIS and other services are also charged as a fixed fee in your proposal, not from a public price list.

We can help with:

• accountants for sole traders, including bookkeeping and Self Assessment
• year-end accounts and Corporation Tax for limited companies
• Self Assessment for individuals, contractors and landlords
• VAT returns and Making Tax Digital set-up and quarterly updates
• payroll
• CIS returns and support for subcontractors
• landlords, including Making Tax Digital for landlords
• contractors and freelancers
• bookkeeping and company formation
• director and personal tax planning where it is relevant, and support when HMRC writes to you

Our accountancy fees page explains what affects the cost.

Why work with IB&Co from Newham?

From Custom House you are one Elizabeth line stop from our office, and from Stratford or Canning Town the Jubilee line runs directly there. You get a named contact, replies within 48 hours, and fixed fees agreed in writing before any work starts. IB&Co Accountants is regulated by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). With 10+ years in practice, Ishmael Bangura FFA and the team have helped more than 950 clients.

Read what our clients say or find out more about us. Considering a change? See how switching accountants to IB&Co works.

We also work from our Canary Wharf office with businesses in Tower Hamlets and East London.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have an office in Newham?

No. Our office is at Level 37, 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA. We work with Newham clients online, and you can meet us in person at Canary Wharf or at your premises, by appointment.

How do I get to you from Stratford, Canning Town or East Ham?

From Stratford the Jubilee line typically takes around ten minutes to Canary Wharf. From Canning Town it is typically around four or five minutes. From Custom House the Elizabeth line is one stop, typically around four minutes. From East Ham, take the District or Hammersmith & City line to West Ham and change to the Jubilee line; TfL typically shows around 19 to 21 minutes in total. Check TfL before you travel.

How much do you charge sole traders in Newham?

Our sole trader service starts from £59.99 a month, depending on how complex the work is. Other services are charged as a fixed fee in your written proposal. See our accountancy fees page.

Who do I pay business rates to in Newham?

Business rates for commercial premises are billed by the London Borough of Newham. The council can also tell you about reductions and reliefs.

How do I get started?

Book a Discovery Call. We will learn about your situation and then send you a written proposal before any work starts.

Talk to an accountant who works with Newham clients

Call 020 7164 0225 or visit us at Level 37, 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA. Open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 18:30 and Saturday 10:30 to 16:30.

Checked on 13 November 2026. This page is general information and is not advice for your circumstances.