Arthur is a CTA-qualified tax adviser with over 15 years of experience in UK corporate taxation and statutory compliance. Formerly a senior inspector at HMRC, he now helps growing limited companies navigate R&D credits, VAT schemes, and Making Tax Digital (MTD). He specialises in tax optimisation and audit-proofing SME financial structures.
Arthur Pendelton holds an MSc in Taxation from the University of Oxford and is a distinguished Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT). Having begun his career with a decade-long tenure as a corporate tax inspector at HMRC, he possesses an unparalleled, inside-out understanding of compliance triggers and investigation protocols. After leaving the public sector, Arthur joined a Big Four accounting firm where he managed complex R&D tax credit claims and dividend structuring for high-growth tech startups. He is an authority on the Making Tax Digital (MTD) mandate, frequently guiding UK businesses through the transition from legacy systems to fully compliant cloud accounting. Arthur writes extensively to demystify complex UK tax legislation, translating dense statutory requirements into actionable strategies for founders and finance directors. He aims to empower SMEs to legally maximise their tax efficiency while completely eliminating the risk of accidental non-compliance. His current focus involves helping agencies and e-commerce brands navigate post-Brexit VAT rules and dynamic corporate tax thresholds. Through his highly pedagogical approach, he transforms the traditionally stressful year-end close into a streamlined, predictable operational habit.