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First Year Accounts for Limited Company in Windlesham — Professional Preparation and Filing Support

Your company’s first set of statutory accounts sets the tone for how smoothly its compliance runs in the years that follow. Micro Entity Accounts works with newly incorporated and newly trading limited companies in Windlesham to prepare those first-year statutory accounts properly — reviewing the accounting records you hold, drafting a balance sheet and, where applicable, a profit and loss account, and supporting you with delivery to Companies House where required. We also help you understand how the first accounting period works and how it relates to the company’s accounting reference date. It is worth being clear that Corporation Tax is a separate matter: a limited company may also need to prepare and submit a Corporation Tax Return such as a CT600 to HMRC, and filing accounts with Companies House does not do that for you. Our role is to make sure the accounts side of your first year is handled accurately and explained in plain English, so you know what has been filed, why, and what still needs attention.

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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 Windlesham Directors

First-year accounts are the first set of annual statutory accounts a limited company prepares for its initial accounting period. For a company incorporated in Windlesham, that period generally runs from the date of incorporation to the company’s first accounting reference date, although the exact period depends on the incorporation date and the accounting reference date that applies. These accounts are not optional simply because the company is new. A company may still have statutory filing obligations even where it has carried out limited activity or has not yet commenced trading, and its reporting position in that situation depends on its own circumstances and the applicable rules rather than being automatically described as dormant. The accounts themselves normally include a balance sheet, and a profit and loss account where applicable, together with any notes the relevant reporting framework requires. For an eligible company, that framework may be the micro-entity regime, with FRS 105 as the financial reporting standard applicable to qualifying entities using the micro-entity accounting framework. Eligibility is not automatic: a company needs to meet the applicable criteria for the accounting period in question, and the appropriate framework should be confirmed before preparation begins. A company that does not qualify would report under a different framework. It also helps to keep three separate obligations apart. First-year statutory accounts are 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 separate again, and filing accounts does not replace it. Directors remain responsible for making sure the company meets each of these obligations, even when an accountant prepares and files the accounts on the company’s behalf.

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 Windlesham Prepared Accurately

If you have recently incorporated a company, the first set of statutory accounts can raise more questions than expected — which period they cover, what records you need to pull together, whether the micro-entity framework applies, and what actually has to be sent to Companies House. Those are reasonable concerns, and they are easier to resolve early rather than close to a filing date. Micro Entity Accounts provides professional support with first-year accounts preparation and filing for eligible UK limited companies, including directors of newly incorporated and newly trading companies in Windlesham. We review the information you hold, prepare the accounts in line with the framework that applies to your company, and talk you through what is being filed and where. If you would rather start your company’s reporting history on a sound footing, speaking to an accountant who deals with first-year accounts regularly is a sensible first step.

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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?

First-year accounts are the first set of annual statutory accounts a limited company prepares for its initial accounting period — broadly the period from incorporation to its first accounting reference date, subject to the rules that apply to first accounts. They generally include a balance sheet and, where applicable, a profit and loss account, plus any notes required by the reporting framework the company uses. For a director in Windlesham running a newly incorporated company, they are usually the first formal financial summary of the business, whether or not trading has begun.

When are a company's first accounts due?

It depends on the company's incorporation date and its accounting reference date. Companies House applies particular rules to a company's first accounts that are not the same as the rules for later years, so the due date cannot be assumed. The safest approach is to check the position for your own company rather than rely on a general figure, and to plan the preparation work well before the date you identify.

What information is needed to prepare first-year accounts?

Typically we would look at the company's incorporation details and share capital information, bank statements and transactions, sales or income records, business expenses and purchase invoices, asset purchases, director transactions and any loans or finance arrangements. Where relevant to the company, payroll records and VAT records may also be needed. Not every company will have all of these — a company with limited activity may have very little to review — but the accounts need to reflect what actually happened during the period.

Does a new limited company have to file accounts with Companies House?

Where required, yes. First-year statutory accounts are generally delivered to Companies House for the company's initial accounting period, and this obligation is not removed by the fact that the company is new or has had little activity. Whether the company is genuinely dormant is a separate question that depends on its circumstances and the applicable rules. It is also worth noting that Companies House does not check or approve the accounts in any professional or regulatory sense — it receives and registers the filing.

Are first-year accounts the same as a CT600?

No. They serve different purposes and go to different places. Statutory accounts are delivered to Companies House where required, while a Corporation Tax Return such as a CT600 is submitted to HMRC where applicable. The figures in the accounts are often used as a starting point when preparing the company's Corporation Tax position, but submitting one does not complete the other. HMRC does not approve the statutory accounts, and Companies House does not submit your tax return for you.

Can a newly incorporated company qualify for micro-entity accounts?

Some newly incorporated companies may qualify for simplified reporting as micro-entities if they meet the applicable eligibility requirements for the relevant accounting period. It is not automatic, and a company with low activity or low turnover does not automatically qualify either. Where a company does qualify, FRS 105 is the financial reporting standard applicable to qualifying entities using the micro-entity accounting framework. The right framework should be confirmed against the company's circumstances before the accounts are prepared.

Do first-year accounts affect the company's confirmation statement?

They are separate filings. A confirmation statement is not replaced by filing first-year accounts, and a company may still need to submit one and keep its Companies House information up to date. Directors in Windlesham should treat the accounts, the confirmation statement and any Corporation Tax obligations as distinct items with their own requirements and dates, rather than assuming one covers another.

What happens if first-year accounts are filed late?

Failing to file required accounts by the applicable deadline can result in Companies House consequences, which may include penalties that vary according to how late the filing is. Paying a penalty does not remove the requirement to file the outstanding accounts. Where a penalty appeal may be relevant, eligibility depends on the circumstances and the applicable rules, so it is worth taking advice on the specific position rather than assuming an appeal will s쳮d.