Family celebrates new shop opening and 20 years of franchise success

TaxAssist Accountants franchisee Khaliq Rahman’s business has blossomed since it opened in 2001

A TaxAssist Accountants franchisee has opened branch number four in the same year as he celebrates 20 years with the independent business specialist.

Middlesex-based Khaliq Rahman joined TaxAssist Accountants in 2001 and runs his practice with daughters Sadia and Nabiha, son Sami and son-in-law Owais Saad.

Collectively, they look after the needs of more than 850 clients from four premises.

Khaliq opened his first shop in Hounslow in 2001, his Teddington office in 2012, his Twickenham shop in 2016 and his latest shop in Uxbridge in January this year.

He says: “I’m really proud of the level of service the team has provided to our clients over the years, but particularly during this pandemic.

“We have worked tremendously hard since last March to ensure every one of our clients was well looked after and we’ve had some great feedback.

“We saw a gap in the marketplace in Uxbridge for our services and we’re looking forward to assisting the small businesses in the area through the economic recovery and beyond.

“The practice has continued to grow over the past two decades, as we are a business based on relationships, expertise and offering jargon-free advice and support, so this growth has only been possible through the trust and confidence of our clients and I’d like to thank each and every one of them for their ongoing support.

“I’d also like to thank the Norwich support centre for its 20th anniversary gift and guidance and assistance over the years.

“I’ve very much enjoyed my time with the franchise and am so pleased the business has blossomed to enable me to bring both of my daughters and son into the practice too, which has enabled me to take more of a back seat.”