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First Year Accounts for Limited Company in Stockport — Preparation and Companies House Filing Support

Your company’s first statutory accounts are the foundation of its filing history, and getting them right matters. Micro Entity Accounts helps newly incorporated and newly trading limited companies in Stockport prepare their first set of accounts from accurate accounting records, review the figures before anything is finalised, and file the accounts with Companies House where required. We also look at which reporting framework applies to your company — micro-entity, small company or something else — because that decision shapes what the accounts must contain. Corporation Tax is handled separately: a CT600 is submitted to HMRC where it applies, and filing accounts at Companies House does not do that job for you. Whether you have been trading for months, have only just started, or have had limited activity since incorporation, we can explain where you stand and prepare the accounts correctly.

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From newly incorporated companies to established owner-managed businesses, our clients trust us to prepare their accounts accurately and handle their annual filing requirements.

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Your first filing timeline

Incorporation

Your first filing timeline depends on your company's incorporation date and accounting reference date.

Accounting reference date

Set by default to the last day of the month of incorporation, one year on.

First accounts due

Normally 21 months after incorporation at Companies House.

First CT600 due

12 months after the end of the accounting period, with tax due earlier.

What Are First Year Accounts for a Micro Company? A Guide for New Limited Companies in Stockport

First year accounts are the first set of annual statutory accounts a limited company prepares after incorporation. They cover the company’s initial accounting period — normally running from the incorporation date to the company’s first accounting reference date, which Companies House sets based on the month the company was incorporated. That first period is frequently shorter than twelve months, and it can be adjusted in certain circumstances, which is why the accounts and filing deadline for a new company do not always follow the same pattern as later years. Filing these accounts is not optional simply because the company is new, and it is not something that can be skipped because trading has not started or activity has been minimal. The company’s reporting position depends on its circumstances and the applicable rules rather than being automatically treated as dormant. Once the period is confirmed, the accounts are built from the company’s accounting records. Depending on the company, that may include bank transactions, sales and income records, business expenses, purchase invoices, asset purchases, director transactions, share capital details, loans, and payroll or VAT records where relevant. A balance sheet is always included, and a profit and loss account is included where the applicable framework requires one. Directors’ responsibilities also apply here: the accounts must give a true and fair view or comply with the relevant reporting standard, and the directors remain responsible for meeting the company’s statutory obligations even when an accountant prepares and files the paperwork. Some companies qualify to report as micro-entities under FRS 105, the financial reporting standard applicable to qualifying entities using the micro-entity accounting framework. That is not automatic. Eligibility depends on the company’s size and circumstances for the accounting period in question, and a new company may find that the small-company framework or full accounts are more appropriate. The right framework should be confirmed rather than assumed. Finally, first year statutory accounts are not the same as a Corporation Tax Return or a confirmation statement. The accounts are delivered to Companies House where required. A CT600 is submitted to HMRC where applicable, using accounting information from the company’s records to support the Corporation Tax position. A confirmation statement is a separate Companies House filing that confirms the company’s registered details. Completing one of these does not complete the others.

Does Your New Company Qualify as a Micro Entity?

Even in your first period, your company must meet the Companies House size criteria to file micro-entity accounts. A company generally needs to meet at least two of these three conditions.

Business Turnover

Annual Turnover of £1 Million or less. (£632,000 previously)

Balance Sheet

Balance sheet total of £500,000 or less.(£316,000 previously)

Company Size

On an average 10 or less employees (10 or less previously)

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What's Included in Our First Year Accounts Service?

Our first-year accounts package can include statutory accounts preparation, Companies House filing and Corporation Tax Return preparation where included in the selected package.

First Year Accounts Preparation

Preparation of your first set of statutory accounts under the micro-entity reporting framework, from incorporation to your first year end.

First Accounting Period Review

Review of extended first accounting periods and any separate Corporation Tax return periods where applicable.

Companies House Filing

We prepare and submit your first statutory accounts to Companies House within the filing window.

First Corporation Tax Return (CT600)

Preparation of your first Company Tax Return and supporting computations for HMRC.

Opening Balances & Set-Up Costs

We record pre-trading expenses, director loans and share capital correctly in your opening balance sheet.

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Why Choose Us

Micro Entity Accountants keep micro-entity accounts straightforward, transparent and easy to manage for busy company directors.

FRS 105 Specialists

The micro-entities regime is all we do, so your accounts are prepared to the right standard first time.

Paperless Onboarding

Get set up in minutes with a fully digital, secure process — no printing, posting or office visits.

Deadline Management

We track your Companies House and HMRC deadlines and prompt you early so late filing penalties are avoided.

Fixed Fee, No Surprises

One transparent fixed fee covers preparation, the tax return and both filings. No hourly billing.

Included in every first year file

Confirmation of your accounting reference date

Split Corporation Tax Returns where the period exceeds 12 months

Pre-trading and formation costs reviewed

Share capital and director loan account set up

Companies House and HMRC submission receipts

─── How It Works

How Our First Year Accounts Filing Service Works

Share Your Company Details

Send us your incorporation date, accounting reference date, bank statements and any pre-trading costs through our secure portal.

First Accounts & Tax Return Prep

We build your opening balances, prepare your micro-entity accounts and your first CT600 Corporation Tax Return.

Review & Approval of Drafts

You receive draft accounts with plain-English explanations of what has been included and why, ready for director approval.

Submit to HMRC & Companies House

We file your first accounts with Companies House and your CT600 with HMRC, then confirm both submissions.

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Why Choose Us for Your First Year Accounts?

We keep a first filing simple, transparent and easy to manage for directors doing it for the first time.

Paperless Onboarding

Get your new company set up on a fully digital, secure accounting process in minutes.

First-Year Compliance Support

We help you understand the accounting period, records and filing requirements that apply to your company's first accounts.

Fully Qualified Accountants

All work is handled by UK-qualified accountants who specialise in micro companies.

Fixed Fee, No Hidden Costs

One simple fee covering your first accounts preparation and both filings.

─── WHO WE HELP

First Year Accounts Support for Micro Companies Across the UK

Newly Incorporated Companies

Companies formed in the last 12 to 18 months filing their very first set of accounts.

First-Time Directors

Directors who have never filed statutory accounts and want the process explained clearly.

Newly Incorporated Limited Companies

Small companies with limited first-year trading, including those that stayed dormant part of the period.

Get Your First Year Accounts for Limited Company in Stockport Prepared Correctly

Most directors of a newly incorporated company hit the same uncertainty: how long is the first accounting period, which reporting framework applies, and what actually has to go to Companies House. If your records are patchy, or you are unsure whether your company reports as a micro-entity, small company or something else, that is exactly the point at which professional support saves time and worry. Micro Entity Accounts prepares and files first year accounts for eligible limited companies, working from your bank transactions, income and expense records, share capital details and any other information relevant to your company. We will confirm the accounting reference date, explain the framework that applies to you, and talk you through the figures before anything is filed. You stay responsible for the company’s statutory obligations — we make sure the accounts side of them is done properly.

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First Year Accounts FAQs

Still unsure where you stand? Reach out to our UK team at info@microentityaccounts.co.uk and we will review your filing history with you.

What are first year accounts for a limited company?

They are the first set of statutory annual accounts your company prepares after incorporation, covering its initial accounting period. They typically include a balance sheet and, where the applicable framework requires it, a profit and loss account, along with any notes required by the reporting standard used. They are prepared from the company's accounting records and, where required, delivered to Companies House.

When do first year accounts need to be filed?

The deadline depends on your company's accounting reference date and the specific rules that apply to a first accounting period, which is why new companies often have a different deadline pattern from established ones. Your accounting reference date is set when the company is incorporated, and it can be changed in certain circumstances. We confirm the applicable period and deadline for your company rather than applying a general rule, so you know exactly where you stand.

What information is needed to prepare first year accounts in Stockport?

Usually the company's bank transactions, sales and income records, business expense details, purchase invoices, asset purchases, director transactions, share capital information and any loans or finance arrangements. Payroll records matter where the company has run a payroll, and VAT records matter where it is registered. Not every company will have all of these, so we start by listing what is relevant to yours.

Does a newly incorporated company have to file accounts with Companies House?

Where the company is required to file statutory accounts, yes — being newly incorporated does not remove that obligation, and neither does having had limited activity or not yet commenced trading. The form the accounts take and the framework used depend on the company's circumstances and eligibility. If your company has had no significant transactions, its reporting position still needs to be assessed rather than assumed.

Are first year accounts the same as a CT600 Corporation Tax Return?

No. They are separate filings with separate destinations and purposes. Statutory accounts are delivered to Companies House where required, while a Corporation Tax Return such as a CT600 is submitted to HMRC where it applies. Accounting information from your accounts often feeds into the Corporation Tax position, but filing one does not submit the other. It is also possible for the first Corporation Tax accounting period and the statutory accounts period not to be identical.

Can a new limited company qualify for micro-entity accounts under FRS 105?

Some newly incorporated companies do qualify, but it is not automatic and it does not follow simply from having low turnover or being a startup. Eligibility is assessed against the applicable requirements for the relevant accounting period, and the appropriate framework may be micro-entity, small company or full accounts. We confirm which framework applies to your company before preparation begins.

Do first year accounts replace the confirmation statement?

No. A confirmation statement is a separate Companies House filing that confirms your company's registered details, such as directors, share capital and registered office, remain accurate. Filing first year accounts does not satisfy that requirement and vice versa. New companies in Stockport often deal with both in the same period, so it helps to track them separately.

What happens if first year accounts are filed late?

Failing to deliver required accounts by the applicable deadline can lead to Companies House consequences, and the outcome is not identical in every case. Paying any penalty does not remove the requirement to file the outstanding accounts. If accounts are already overdue, we can help you understand the position, prepare the accounts and consider whether an appeal may be appropriate depending on the circumstances and the applicable rules.