TaxZap
TaxZap is an easy-to-use platform that offers smarter tax solutions at a fraction of the cost of a traditional accountant. It allows users to file their tax returns quickly and efficiently, ensuring they claim every eligible expense. With over 125,000 tax returns filed and more than £15 million collected for clients, TaxZap positions itself as a leading solution for freelancers, small businesses, and self-employed individuals in the UK. The platform emphasizes security with bank-level encryption and aims to simplify the tax filing process, making it accessible for users with little to no tax knowledge.
TaxZap
TaxZap is an easy-to-use platform that offers smarter tax solutions at a fraction of the cost of a traditional accountant. It allows users to file their tax returns quickly and efficiently, ensuring they claim every eligible expense. With over 125,000 tax returns filed and more than £15 million collected for clients, TaxZap positions itself as a leading solution for freelancers, small businesses, and self-employed individuals in the UK. The platform emphasizes security with bank-level encryption and aims to simplify the tax filing process, making it accessible for users with little to no tax knowledge.
TL;DR
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 2021
Product: AI-driven Progressive Web App for personal tax filing
Customers / scale: Served 100,000+ clients; 125,000+ tax returns filed (evidence varies by source)
Recent financing: Seed round announced Apr 4, 2025 led by Affinity Ventures (~€2.6M / ~£2.2M)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Personal tax filing and self-assessment for freelancers, small businesses, and self-employed individuals in the UK and Ireland.
Founded
2021
Industry
Fintech / Tax software
Funding Track Record
€2.6M
Round reported by Dealroom/Crunchbase; press summaries reference ~£2.2M equivalent and a syndicate of angel investors.
Investor Signal
“Seed round led by a venture firm (Affinity Ventures) with participation from multiple angels”