About us

Taxara wasn’t built in a boardroom. It was founded in Manchester by real people who felt the pain of managing finances without the right tools.

Ahmad
Founder, CEO
Ahmad
Founder, CEO

Taxara wasn’t built in a boardroom. It was founded in Manchester by real people who felt the pain of managing finances without the right tools. Our story began with a barber, a business owner, and a father who couldn’t find a simple way to stay on top of receipts, tax, and bookkeeping. So, he decided to create one.

Built with love in Manchester, Taxara is designed for the self-employed, small business owners, and tradespeople. People who work with their hands, not spreadsheets. From barbers to taxi drivers, from beauticians to builders — we understand the pressure of doing it all.

That’s why we created a tool that’s smart, simple, and human. No accounting degree required. No long webinars. Just an AI-powered assistant that helps you track, organize, and understand your finances with ease.

Taxara is more than an app. It’s a mission to make financial clarity accessible to everyone. Created by people who lived the struggle — for people who deserve better.

Want to know how it all began?

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Taxara was founded by Ahmad Shyban in Manchester in 2024, and the story was anything but simple. Discover how it grew from personal struggle and determination into a solution built to help others.

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Meet the team

Ahmad Shyban

Founder & CEO

Ahmad Shyban

Founder & CEO

As I advance towards completing my Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance at Canterbury Christ Church University, my academic foundation enriches Taxara's mission. We are committed to delivering a tax platform that resonates with our values of reliability and user-centric design, empowering our customers with straightforward, efficient tax solutions.

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Mike Holmes

Business Growth Advisor

Mike Holmes

Business Growth Advisor

A senior Innovation Specialist with a record of success in developing profitable and sustainable businesses of SME’s in fmcg food and ambient goods, housewares, automotive, security and facilities management. Highly experienced in international, operational and man management in manufacturing and service companies with Brands and Private label via B2C and B2B channels.

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Omar Khan

Software Architect & A.I Developer

Omar Khan

Software Architect & A.I Developer

Embracing digital interactions through leading technologies.

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Bashir Albadawi

Equity Partner, Accounting & Financial Advisor

Bashir Albadawi

Equity Partner & Accounting & Financial Advisor

As a first-class honours BSc Accounting and Finance graduate, I am currently advancing my professional qualifications through ACCA (Strategic level). My diverse experience spans various sectors, including property, retail, wholesale, security, and charity. I have honed my skills in deadline management, business development, and problem-solving.

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Never stress again

Never be late again

Never waste time

On time.
In shape.

Taxara keeps your finances in shape and always on time - with just a few simple taps and clicks.

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Simple.
Affordable.

Taxara comes with a free plan, and the premium one starts from £6.99 - about the same as your daily coffee.

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Your time.
All yours.

Win back your time and focus on what you love most - let Taxara’s AI take care of the rest.

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