Stourbridge · DY8 · Served from our Sparkhill HQ, about 12 miles away
Accountants in Stourbridge.
Tax, accounts, VAT and payroll for Stourbridge shops, landlords, directors and sole traders. We have no office in the town. Our Sparkhill HQ is about 12 miles away, and most work is done remotely.
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Accountants in Stourbridge: the direct answer
RR Accountants serves Stourbridge (DY8) from our Sparkhill HQ at 380 Stratford Road, Birmingham B11 4AB, about 12 miles away in a straight line. Our Bordesley Green office is about 13 miles away. We have no office in Stourbridge. The town sits in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, so its council is Dudley Council, not Birmingham City Council. We have worked in Birmingham since 2010. We prepare Self Assessment returns, limited company accounts and Corporation Tax, run VAT and payroll, and advise landlords. You get one named accountant and a fee fixed in writing after a free 30-minute call.
Reviewed by Iftikhar ur Rashid, FCCA. General information, not personal tax advice.
A glass-making town on the River Stour
Stourbridge is a market town of 56,950 people at the 2021 Census, on the south-western edge of the West Midlands conurbation. It was historically in Worcestershire and joined the Dudley borough in 1974. Its name is tied to glass. Production dates from the early 1600s, mostly in Amblecote, Wordsley and Oldswinford, and the Red House Glass Cone at Wordsley is still used for glass-blowing demonstrations.
Today the town mixes independent shops, cafes, professional offices and trades with residential suburbs and green space, including Mary Stevens Park. The surrounding places, such as Wollaston, Pedmore, Norton and Lye, supply many of the sole traders and small companies we would expect to work with.
High Street trading and the Stourbridge BID levy
The town centre runs along the High Street, with the Crown Centre mall at the bottom, a Farmers' and Craft Market in Clock Square on the first and third Saturday of the month, and the Interchange bus station. Stourbridge also has a Business Improvement District. Businesses voted for it in a ballot declared on 1 November 2024, with 41 of 53 votes in favour. Dudley Council published that result.
The BID began on 1 April 2025 and runs to 31 March 2031. Its website says occupiers of business-rated premises in the BID area pay a levy based on rateable value, set at 2.5% in the first year and rising with CPI after that. If you trade from a shop or office in the area, that levy is a running cost. Tell us about it and we record it correctly in your accounts.
- Sole trader and partnership accounts, with monthly records kept as you trade.
- VAT registration once taxable turnover passes £90,000, then returns each quarter.
- Payroll for shop and cafe staff, including auto-enrolment and RTI filings.
- Limited company accounts and Corporation Tax once you incorporate.
Dudley Council and your rental property
Landlords in Stourbridge deal with Dudley Council, not Birmingham. Birmingham's licensing schemes cover Birmingham wards and do not reach Stourbridge. Dudley Council's landlord page says a house in multiple occupation is a dwelling where three or more people from two or more households share a facility, and that every HMO with five or more people must be licensed. It describes no selective or additional scheme.
Check that page before you let, because councils can change their approach. Your tax position follows national rules. Rent less allowable costs is taxed with your other income. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies from 6 April 2026 when 2024/25 qualifying income was over £50,000. The test is £30,000 for 2025/26 income, from April 2027, and £20,000 for 2026/27 income, from April 2028.
From Amblecote to Pedmore: who we speak to
Stourbridge covers a wide patch. Amblecote and Wordsley are the old glass-making districts. Oldswinford and Pedmore are largely residential. People living there often earn through more than one route: a salary plus a rental flat, a trade plus a company, or a retirement income plus a side business.
When income comes from several places, the Self Assessment return is where they meet. We gather each source into one set of records, work out what is due by 31 January, and tell you early if payments on account will apply.
Makers, studios and selling beyond the town
Glass is still part of the town's identity. The International Festival of Glass is held at Ruskin Mill every two years, and the British Glass Biennale is its main exhibition. Alongside the established names there are studio glassmakers, potters, designers and other craft sellers working as sole traders.
Makers who sell online or at fairs face a particular tax question: when does a hobby become a trade? Once you trade with the aim of making a profit, income must go on a Self Assessment return. Keep a record of materials, studio costs, fees and sales from the first sale. VAT registration follows once taxable turnover passes £90,000 in a rolling 12 months.
Working with us from Stourbridge
We have no office in Stourbridge. Our Sparkhill HQ is at 380 Stratford Road, Birmingham B11 4AB, about 12 miles away in a straight line, and Bordesley Green, at 64 Yardley Green Road, B9 5QE, is about 13 miles away. Stourbridge Interchange has bus links to Birmingham, and Stourbridge Junction is the town's main railway station. Check your route before you travel.
Both offices are open Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 17:30, by appointment. Most Stourbridge clients use video calls, phone and WhatsApp. Your Evidence Pack keeps records in one place and Deadline Lock tracks every date. Urdu and Punjabi support is available.
What Birmingham clients say
“Very good experience with RR accountant especially Mr Rashid always been helpful in any situations we had, always attended calls and reply messages back … Anyone what's advice on tax tax investigation would come to this branch based in Stratford road Birmingham.”
“I had meeting with accountant Rashid. I found him knowledgeable, technical and highly experienced. Initial meeting is free and service is no-pressure. Ideal for business, online business, taxi drivers and self employed. I highly recommend them.”
“I have known RR Accountant for the past 18 years, and throughout this time, the service has always been outstanding. Iftikhar Rashid is extremely professional, reliable, and highly credible in his work. … I highly recommend RR Accountant to anyone looking for trustworthy and professional accounting services.”
Our Birmingham offices
Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 17:30, by appointment.
RR Accountants: Bordesley Green
64 Yardley Green Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham B9 5QE
0121 771 2122Accountants in Stourbridge: FAQs
Is Stourbridge part of Birmingham for tax or licensing?
No. Stourbridge is in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley and its council is Dudley Council. Income Tax and Corporation Tax are national, while HMO licensing and local business levies are decided by the council or the local businesses.
Do I pay the Stourbridge BID levy?
If you occupy business-rated premises in the BID area and meet its criteria, yes. The BID website says the levy is based on rateable value. Ask the BID team to confirm your own premises.
Does Dudley run selective licensing for landlords?
Dudley Council's landlord page describes licensing for HMOs with five or more occupants and lists no selective scheme. Check the page for changes before you let a property.
Can you take on a Stourbridge shop or cafe?
Yes. We handle bookkeeping records, VAT, payroll and year-end accounts. We agree the scope and a fixed fee in writing after a free 30-minute call.
How far is your nearest office from Stourbridge?
Sparkhill is about 12 miles in a straight line and Bordesley Green about 13 miles. Meetings are by appointment, Monday to Friday, and most work is done remotely.
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Firm-wide leadership: Iftikhar ur Rashid, FCCA. Last updated 2026-11-05.