Specialist UK accountants for pet sitters — overnight sits, house sitting, drop-in visits, puppy visits, cat feeding, holiday cover and pet taxi.
Whether you work across one neighbourhood or cover a wide area with multiple clients, we keep your accounts HMRC-compliant, your Self Assessment filed correctly and your expenses fully claimed. We understand how pet sitting income works — seasonal peaks, last-minute bookings, mileage-heavy routes and the real-world costs of running a pet care business — and we make the financial side simple.
Most accountants see service income and treat it as simple self-employment. We know the reality — overnight rates, day rates, add-on services, mileage across multiple clients, seasonal spikes over school holidays and Christmas, and the specific compliance requirements of pet care businesses.
Overnight sits, house sitting, drop-in visits, puppy visits, cat feeding, medication visits, pet taxi and holiday cover — we understand every service type and exactly which expenses you can claim against your income.
Travel is one of the biggest expenses for pet sitters. You can claim the HMRC approved mileage rate for every business mile driven between clients' homes, or claim actual fuel costs with a business proportion calculation. We make sure you are claiming the right method in the right way.
Pet sitting income typically spikes during school holidays, bank holidays and Christmas — and quiets down in January and February. We help you understand your annual profit picture, set aside the right amount for tax and avoid a large unexpected bill at Self Assessment time.
Got a question while out on visits? Message us on WhatsApp and get a reply within 24 hours — no extra charges, ever.
Earning over £50,000 from your pet sitting business? MTD for Income Tax applies from April 2026. We set up digital records and handle all quarterly submissions for you.
No hourly rates, no surprise invoices. A clear monthly fee that covers everything — you know the cost from day one whatever the season brings.
From your first Self Assessment to ongoing bookkeeping, VAT, limited company accounts and tax planning — we handle the financial side so you can focus on looking after pets and keeping clients happy.
Pet sitting businesses have more claimable costs than many sitters realise — particularly around travel and the practical costs of being trusted with clients' homes and animals. Claiming every legitimate expense is the most effective way to reduce your tax bill legally.
Travel between client homes is a legitimate business expense — but only if claimed correctly. The HMRC approved mileage rate is 45p per mile for the first 10,000 miles per year and 25p thereafter. You must keep a mileage log recording the date, destination and business purpose for each journey. Driving from home to your first client and back from your last client is generally not claimable — but travel between clients during the day is. We set up your mileage records so every claimable mile is captured.
If you take bookings through platforms like Rover, Trusted Housesitters or similar, all income received through these platforms is taxable — including tips paid through the platform. Some platforms may also share income data with HMRC. We make sure your declared income matches what the platforms report and that platform fees and service charges are correctly recorded as deductible expenses against your gross income.
Pet sitting income typically peaks across school holidays, particularly summer and Christmas. After a busy end of year, January and February can be significantly quieter — but the Self Assessment payment deadline falls in January. We help you calculate how much to set aside throughout the year based on your projected annual income, so the payment deadline never comes as a shock.
Whether you are just starting out with a handful of regular clients or fully booked months in advance, these thresholds determine how you report and pay tax on your pet sitting income.
Unsure where you sit? Book a free discovery call and we will work it out together. HMRC has official guidance on how to register for Self Assessment and VAT registration.
Clear advice, plain English and a team you can actually reach — not just at January deadline time.
We explain Self Assessment, mileage claims, booking platform income and Making Tax Digital in plain English — no jargon, no confusion about what you owe or why.
Message us on WhatsApp between visits and get a reply within 24 hours — no extra charge, no waiting until your next scheduled call.
No hidden costs or surprise bills. You know exactly what you pay each month and what is included from the start.
Whether you are expanding your service area, taking on additional sitters or considering a limited company, we help you plan for what comes next — not just file backwards.
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