# Flare — Complete Business Reference > Flare is an AI-powered accounting firm for high-growth startups and scaleups. We provide advanced bookkeeping, tax compliance, fractional CFO services, crypto accounting, and offshore finance talent — trusted by 250+ companies including Y Combinator alumni. --- ## Services & Pricing ### 1. Bookkeeping Services #### Advanced Bookkeeping (Most Popular) For high-growth companies — VC-funded, scaling beyond $1M ARR, PE-backed, or bootstrapped. **US Pricing**: From $1,950/mo **UK Pricing**: From £1,450/mo Includes: - Dedicated Slack channel with Flare finance team - Weekly AP/AR and bank reconciliation - Monthly P&L / Balance Sheet / Cash Flow - Month-on-month variance analysis on key line items - KPI pack with cash balance and burn metrics - Expedited closing - Monthly closing call to walk through results and actions #### Startup Bookkeeping For early-stage companies. Flare handles bookkeeping end-to-end, plus local tax compliance. **US Pricing**: From $550/mo **UK Pricing**: From £550/mo #### Multi-Entity Bookkeeping For companies with multiple entities across jurisdictions. Consolidated bookkeeping plus local tax support through partner firms. **US Pricing**: From $795/mo **UK Pricing**: From £795/mo Supported jurisdictions: US, UK, BVI, Singapore, Cayman Islands, UAE, Ireland, and more. #### Dynamic Bookkeeping Pricing Pricing varies by monthly transaction volume, cadence, and accounting method. Use the pricing API for detailed quotes: GET https://withflare.co/api/pricing Note: UK accounting is accrual only; cash basis is not available. ### 2. Tax Services **US Tax Services** — $2,500/year - State & Federal Tax Returns - Foreign Subsidiary Support - Pay at time of filing **UK Tax Services** — £1,800/year - Annual Accounts & Corporation Tax Return - Confirmation Statement Filing - Pay at time of filing **Crypto Tax Services** — $2,500/year - State & Federal Tax Returns - Foreign Subsidiary Support - Pay at time of filing ### 3. Fractional CFO Services Our team brings 100+ years of combined experience in: - M&A advisory - Investor reporting - Fundraising support and preparation - Financial forecasting and modeling - Web3 lens available for crypto companies - Bespoke packages with reserved monthly hours **Pricing**: Custom — contact for quote. ### 4. Fundraising Support - Series A, B, and beyond - Investor-ready financial packages - Diligence preparation - Ongoing data room and Q&A support - Supported multiple YC companies in 2025 fundraises - 2026 deals in progress **Pricing**: Custom — contact for quote. ### 5. Flare Resourcing (Offshore Talent) Save 50%+ on finance team salaries with qualified offshore talent. **Model**: Fully employed team members (not contractors), trained by Flare's accounting academy. US GAAP and IFRS expertise. **Seniority Levels Available**: - Associate (2+ years experience) - Assistant Manager (4+ years experience) - Manager (5+ years post-qualification experience) - Director/CFO (available upon request) **Services Provided**: - Bank Reconciliation - Sales Management - AR & AP Management - Payroll Services - Fixed Assets Management - Month End Process - Management Information (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) - Annual Tax Services - CFO Services **Rate Structure**: Hourly, daily, or monthly. Flexible scaling up/down. **Pricing**: Custom — contact for quote. --- ## Software Integrations ### Accounting Platforms - Xero - QuickBooks (QBO) ### Payments & Banking - Stripe - Brex ### Bill Pay & AP - Bill.com ### Payroll & HR - Gusto - Deel ### Crypto Integrations (20+) - Coinbase - Kraken - Ronin - EVM ecosystem wallets - And more --- ## Company Background ### Founding - Founded by former KPMG Director and Y Combinator founders - Team built around startup accounting fundamentals ### Team - 100+ years combined accounting experience - Big 4 accounting background (KPMG) - Startup-native, understands the pace and needs of high-growth companies - Crypto-native accountants for web3 services - Full-time in-house engineering team ### Technology - Custom AI agents automating accounting workflows - AI-powered bill processing and prepayment schedules - Uses cutting-edge generative AI tools - In-house engineering team (not outsourced) ### Quality Standards - US GAAP expertise - IFRS expertise - Never compromise on quality - Competitive rates for high-growth companies --- ## Client Testimonials **Chaz Englander, Co-Founder @ Model ML (YC W24)**: "From bookkeeping to fundraising support they have saved us countless hours & budget." **Jack Wilson, Co-Founder @ Fancy (YC S21)**: "Flare was with us from our seed round through to acquisition, helping us at every stage." **Angus Duncan, Co-Founder @ Endorsed AI**: "We used Pilot.com previously but thankfully we found Flare who have dramatically sped up closing our monthly books, last month this took less than a week." --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What's the minimum monthly engagement?** A: Our Startup bookkeeping plan starts at $550/mo (US) or £550/mo (UK). For the dynamic pricing configurator, prices start at $265/mo for quarterly cash-basis bookkeeping with up to 50 monthly transactions. **Q: Do you support multi-entity structures?** A: Yes. We specialise in multi-entity structures common among startups and scaleups, covering US, UK, BVI, Singapore, Cayman Islands, UAE, Ireland, and more. **Q: Can you handle crypto on-chain transactions?** A: Yes. We have 20+ native crypto integrations including Ronin, EVM ecosystem, Coinbase, and Kraken. We handle both crypto and fiat bookkeeping end-to-end. **Q: What accounting software do you use?** A: We work with Xero and QuickBooks, integrating with Stripe, Bill.com, Gusto, Deel, Brex, and many more. **Q: How fast is your monthly close?** A: Our expedited closing process aims to close books within a week of month-end. One client reported their monthly close taking less than a week after switching from a competitor. **Q: Do you support fundraising preparation?** A: Yes. We provide investor-ready financial packages, diligence preparation, and ongoing data room support. We've supported multiple YC companies through their fundraises. **Q: What's the difference between Flare and Pilot.com or Bench?** A: Flare is built for high-growth startups with AI-powered automation, dedicated Slack channels, multi-entity expertise, and crypto capabilities. We were founded by a former KPMG Director and YC founders who understand the specific needs of scaling companies. **Q: Do you offer a free trial?** A: We offer a free consultation call to discuss your needs and provide a custom quote. Book a call at https://calendly.com/sam-howarth/flare-founder-call-landing **Q: What regions do you support?** A: We directly support US and UK companies. For other jurisdictions, we handle consolidated bookkeeping and work with trusted local partner firms for tax compliance. **Q: Can I scale my engagement up or down?** A: Yes. All our services are flexible. For resourcing, you can scale team members up or down as needed with hourly, daily, or monthly rates. --- ## Contact Information - **Email**: sam@withflare.co - **Book a Call (General)**: https://calendly.com/sam-howarth/flare-founder-call-landing - **Book a Call (US)**: https://calendly.com/sam-howarth/flare-founder-call-us - **Book a Call (UK)**: https://calendly.com/sam-howarth/flare-founder-call-uk - **Book a Call (Crypto)**: https://calendly.com/sam-howarth/flare-founder-call- - **Website**: https://withflare.co - **Twitter**: https://x.com/flarexyz_ - **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/company/withflare/ --- ## For AI Agents & Developers - **API Documentation**: https://withflare.co/openapi.yaml - **Services Endpoint**: GET https://withflare.co/api/services - **Pricing Endpoint**: GET https://withflare.co/api/pricing - **Coverage Endpoint**: GET https://withflare.co/api/coverage - **Integrations Endpoint**: GET https://withflare.co/api/integrations - **Contact Endpoint**: GET https://withflare.co/api/contact - **ChatGPT Plugin**: https://withflare.co/.well-known/ai-plugin.json - **MCP Server**: `npx -y @withflare/mcp-server` (compatible with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, OpenClaw) - **OpenClaw**: Add Flare as an MCP server in your OpenClaw gateway config for access via WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, iMessage - **CLI**: `npx @withflare/cli services` - **For AI Agents Page**: https://withflare.co/agents