Rates and Charges
The following page lays out our charges and any subscriptions. We also have information on claiming costs and a comparison with other services further down the page so you can compare the differences and costs with other forms of business support.
| Service Category | Hourly Rate | What you get: | Your Investment |
| Business Resources Subscriber | £n/a | Exclusive, on-demand access to a treasure trove of vital information on the R H AND L LIMITED website. Dive into our extensive library of documents, calculators, guides, and cutting-edge AI tools. This level is perfect for self-starters who want to be equipped with the best information at their fingertips. | £20/month |
| Strategy & Consultation | £80/hour | Strategy & Consultation. This is a non-representative service providing direct support and tailored advice to help you navigate specific challenges, no third parties. | Billed per hour (fee caps and payment plans may be offered) |
| Full Client under a Letter of Engagement | £220/hr | Representation casework, Pubs Code referrals, VOA check challenge appeals, detailed report writing, also engagement with Legal advisors and or other third parties. | Billed per hour (fee caps and payment plans may be offered) |
Cost Comparison: RH&L vs. a Solicitor
When facing a challenge in your pub business, it’s crucial to understand your options for professional support. While solicitors offer legal expertise, the RH&L provides a specialized, cost-effective alternative focused specifically on the sector. This table breaks down the typical costs and services for both.
| Service/Cost | RH&L | Solicitor (Specialist in RHL sector) |
|---|---|---|
| General Business Advice & Strategy | Documents and calculators come with a monthly subscription (from £20/month). One-on-one consultations billed at £80 per hour. Most situations are tackled in a couple of hours; our vast bank of cases and client work means we know exactly what to look for and what works, avoiding racking up lots of discovery or reading charges for clients. | Billed hourly, often with a minimum setup charge as high as £1000 to simply onboard a new client and read the agreement. Costs can range significantly (£250-£400+ per hour). Often starting from scratch and often with lots of learning “on the job”. |
| Document Review & Drafting | Provided as part of the consultation service. Templates and guides are included with subscriptions. | Billed hourly, or sometimes as a fixed fee for specific documents. It can be costly and subject to complex billing. |
| Representation (e.g., Pubs Code, VOA business rates appeals) | £220/hour under a Letter of Engagement. Focused on casework and formal representation. | Can range widely, often starting at £250-£450+ per hour for specialist solicitors, and can accrue quickly. |
| Ongoing Support & Access to Resources | Unlimited access to online resources, guides, and calculators is included with a £20 per month subscription. | No ongoing access to a library of resources. Each query or request for information is typically a new billable event and likely to be at least an hour at (£250-£450 per hour). |
| Payment Structure | Predictable monthly subscription or clear hourly rates with potential for fee caps and payment plans. | Often complex hourly billing, which can lead to unpredictable costs. |
Claiming Professional Service Costs for Your Business
As a business owner, you can often claim the costs of professional services as a deductible business expense. This means that the money you spend on our service can be used to reduce the amount of profit your business is taxed on, effectively lowering your tax bill.
Deductible Expense: The fees for our professional service are considered a legitimate business expense by tax authorities. This is because the service is used to help you run and grow your business.
Reducing Taxable Profit: At the end of your financial year, you calculate your total business income and subtract all of your eligible business expenses. The result is your “taxable profit.”
Why this makes our service “very cost-effective”:
The Government Subsidises Your Investment: In a way, your tax savings mean the government is effectively “subsidising” a portion of the cost of the professional service, making it a more affordable and worthwhile investment for your business.
You’re Not Paying the Full Price: While you pay us the full service fee upfront, a portion of that money comes back to you in the form of tax savings.
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