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First Year Accounts for Limited Company in Uckfield, Prepared With Professional Support

The first set of statutory accounts is a milestone for any newly incorporated company, and it arrives with its own set of rules. If you have recently set up a limited company in Uckfield, Micro Entity Accounts can help you prepare First Year Accounts for Limited Company that properly reflect your activity, review the accounting records behind the figures, and deliver the accounts to Companies House where required. We also help you work out which reporting framework fits your circumstances, rather than assuming a particular format applies. Where a Corporation Tax Return such as a CT600 is needed, that is a separate submission to HMRC, because Companies House accounts filing and Corporation Tax are distinct obligations with different purposes and destinations.

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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, and Does the Micro-Entity Framework Apply?

First year accounts are the first set of statutory annual accounts a limited company prepares for its initial accounting period. They are not optional just because the company is new. Every UK limited company has an accounting reference date, normally set on incorporation, and the first accounting period generally runs from the date of incorporation to that first accounting reference date. Depending on those dates, the first period can be longer or shorter than twelve months, which is one reason first-year accounts often need more careful attention than the accounts that follow. The accounts usually include a balance sheet and, where applicable, a profit and loss account, together with any notes and disclosures required by the reporting framework the company uses. Directors remain responsible for keeping adequate accounting records, for the accuracy of the information, and for ensuring the company meets its statutory obligations, even where an accountant is engaged to prepare or file the accounts. Some newly incorporated companies meet the eligibility conditions for the micro-entity framework and may be able to file simpler accounts under FRS 105, the financial reporting standard applicable to qualifying entities using the micro-entity accounting framework. Eligibility depends on the company’s circumstances for the relevant accounting period, so it is worth confirming rather than assuming a simplified format applies. Not every new company qualifies, and a low level of activity does not automatically make a company a micro-entity. It also helps to separate first-year statutory accounts from the company’s other filings. Statutory accounts are generally delivered to Companies House where required. A Corporation Tax Return, such as a CT600, is submitted to HMRC where applicable, and the company’s first Corporation Tax accounting period may not be identical to its statutory accounts period. A confirmation statement is a separate Companies House filing that confirms the company’s registered details are up to date, and filing accounts does not replace it. Where a company has had little or no activity since incorporation, its reporting position still depends on its particular circumstances and the applicable rules rather than being automatically treated as dormant.

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 Uckfield Right From the Start

Many directors incorporating a company in Uckfield are unsure what the first accounts filing actually involves, which records they need to keep, or whether a simplified framework is available to them. Micro Entity Accounts works with newly incorporated and newly trading limited companies on exactly that: preparing the first set of statutory accounts, checking the accounting records support the figures, and handling the Companies House filing where required. If your company may also have Corporation Tax obligations, we can help you understand how that separate HMRC requirement fits alongside your accounts. Clear pricing, straightforward communication, and no assumptions about your company’s activity.

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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, covering its initial accounting period. That period normally runs from the date of incorporation to your company's first accounting reference date, which Companies House sets when the company is formed. The accounts typically include a balance sheet and, where applicable, a profit and loss account, plus any notes and disclosures required by the reporting framework you use. Preparing them is part of meeting your company's statutory obligations, not something that can be skipped because the company is new.

When are first year accounts due?

The due date depends on your company's incorporation date and its accounting reference date, so it is not the same for every company. First accounts also work differently from later years, because the initial accounting period can cover more than twelve months if it runs from incorporation to the first accounting reference date. Rather than relying on a general rule of thumb, check the specific dates recorded for your company on the Companies House register, or ask us to confirm them for you.

Do newly incorporated companies have to file accounts with Companies House even if they have not traded?

In most cases a company still has accounts filing obligations, even where there has been limited activity or trading has not yet started. What the accounts need to show depends on the company's individual circumstances and the applicable rules. A company with no significant accounting transactions is not automatically dormant simply because it has been quiet, and dormancy has its own criteria. Filing nothing is rarely the right approach, so it is worth taking advice on your company's position before the first accounting period ends.

What records do I need to prepare first year accounts in Uckfield?

It depends on what the company has actually done since incorporation. In practice, we usually ask for bank statements and transactions, sales or income records, business expense receipts and purchase invoices, details of any assets bought, director transactions and loans, share capital information, and payroll or VAT records where those apply. If some of these do not exist because the company has not traded or has not registered for VAT, that is fine, we only work with the records relevant to your circumstances.

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

No, they are separate requirements. Statutory accounts are delivered to Companies House where required, while a Corporation Tax Return such as a CT600 is submitted to HMRC where applicable. Filing one does not complete the other. The figures from your accounts are often used as a starting point when preparing your Corporation Tax position, but the two filings serve different purposes, go to different authorities, and can follow different accounting periods. A limited company may therefore have obligations in both areas.

Does filing first year accounts replace the confirmation statement?

It does not. A confirmation statement is a separate Companies House filing that confirms your company's registered information, such as directors, shareholders and registered office, is current. It has its own filing cycle and is not replaced by submitting your first statutory accounts. Keeping your Companies House record accurate and up to date sits alongside your accounts obligations, and it is worth diarising both so nothing is overlooked in your company's first year.

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

Some newly incorporated companies do meet the eligibility conditions for micro-entity reporting and may be able to file simpler accounts under FRS 105, but it is not automatic. Eligibility is assessed against the applicable requirements for the relevant accounting period and depends on the company's circumstances, not simply on being newly formed or having modest activity. We review your position before deciding which framework to use, and if micro-entity reporting is not available, we will prepare your accounts under the framework that does apply.

What happens if first year accounts are filed late?

Failing to deliver accounts by the applicable deadline can lead to Companies House consequences, and the position can worsen the longer the accounts remain outstanding. Paying a penalty does not remove the requirement to file the accounts themselves. If your first-year accounts are already overdue, the practical step is to get the accounts prepared and submitted, and to look at whether the circumstances support an appeal, which depends on the individual situation and the applicable rules.