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CT600 Tax Return Filing in Lichfield — Prepare and File Your Company Tax Return with HMRC

CT600 Tax Return Filing is the process of preparing and submitting a company’s Company Tax Return to HMRC, setting out the company’s Corporation Tax position for the accounting period. If your company is based in Lichfield or anywhere across the UK, professional support with CT600 Tax Return Filing helps you pull together the right figures, work through the tax adjustments that turn accounting profit into taxable profit, and submit an accurate return through the correct HMRC channel. It is important to be clear about what the CT600 is and is not: the CT600 is a tax return submitted to HMRC, whereas statutory accounts are a separate filing obligation, usually delivered to Companies House. The two are connected because the figures in your accounts generally feed into the Corporation Tax computation, but they are prepared for different purposes, filed with different bodies, and can follow different formats. Professional CT600 Tax Return Filing gives you a second pair of eyes on the details, a clear record of how the taxable profit was arrived at, and the convenience of having the return prepared and filed on your behalf so you can get on with running the business.

CT600 TAX RETURN FILING

(Turnover up to £100K)

£499.00

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CT600 Return Preparation
Corporation Tax Computation
Tax Adjustment Review
Allowable Expenses Review
HMRC CT600 Filing
Filing Deadline Support

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What Is a Micro-Entity CT600 and How Does It Relate to CT600 Tax Return Filing?

There is no separate official form called a “micro-entity CT600”. The CT600 is the standard Company Tax Return used by companies to report their Corporation Tax position to HMRC, and it applies to companies generally — whether they are large, small or micro-entities. What differs for a micro-entity is not the tax return itself but the accounting side of things. A company that qualifies as a micro-entity may prepare and file simpler statutory accounts, often under the FRS 105 framework, and those accounts are then delivered to Companies House as a separate filing obligation. The CT600 is not part of that Companies House filing. It is submitted to HMRC, and it reports the company’s Corporation Tax position for the period. In many cases the accounting figures from the micro-entity accounts are used as the starting point for the Corporation Tax computation, but the two figures do not always match. Corporation Tax calculations can require adjustments — for example, for disallowable expenditure, capital allowances, or income and expenses treated differently for tax purposes — so the taxable profit reported to HMRC may differ from the accounting profit shown in the accounts. It is also worth noting that preparing accounts under a particular framework, such as FRS 105, does not by itself determine a company’s Corporation Tax liability. Accounts preparation and Corporation Tax filing are related but separate processes. Just as importantly, not every micro-entity will owe Corporation Tax; whether tax is payable depends on the company’s own circumstances and taxable position. And filing a CT600 is not the same as paying Corporation Tax — the filing obligation and any payment obligation are handled separately, even where they relate to the same accounting period. Our role in CT600 Tax Return Filing is to help you work through those distinctions clearly, so the return you send to HMRC reflects your company’s position accurately and is supported by a computation you can follow.

What a Complete CT600 Submission Includes

The CT600 Form

Company details, accounting period, turnover, profit and the tax calculation.

Tax Computations

A working showing how accounting profit is adjusted into taxable profit.

iXBRL Accounts

Your statutory micro-entity accounts, machine-tagged to HMRC's taxonomy.

Supporting Schedules

Capital allowances, losses, directors' loans and any claims or reliefs.

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What's Included in Our CT600 Preparation Service?

Our fixed-fee service covers everything a qualifying micro-entity company needs to complete and file its Corporation Tax Return correctly and on time.

CT600 Return Preparation

Preparation of your Company Tax Return (CT600) from your bookkeeping records, ready for HMRC submission.

Corporation Tax Computations

Full tax computations showing how your taxable profit and Corporation Tax liability have been calculated.

Accounts & Tax Computation Support

Micro-entity accounts tagged in iXBRL format and attached to your CT600 as HMRC requires.

Allowances & Reliefs Review

We check capital allowances, allowable expenses and available reliefs so nothing is claimed twice or missed.

HMRC Filing & Deadline Tracking

Online submission to HMRC plus reminders for your payment and filing deadlines.

─── How It Works

How Our CT600 Tax Return Filing Service Works

Share Your Company Records

Provide the accounting records and relevant company information required to prepare the return.

Review Your Accounting Figures

Review the financial information and identify relevant Corporation Tax adjustments.

Prepare the CT600

Prepare the Company Tax Return and supporting tax computation based on the company's circumstances.

Prepare the CT600

Prepare the Company Tax Return and supporting tax computation based on the company's circumstances.

Review & Approve

You review the information and confirm the return before submission.

File With HMRC

Submit the Company Tax Return through the appropriate HMRC filing process.

─── WHY CHOOSE US

Why Choose Our CT600 Tax Return Filing Service?

We keep Corporation Tax simple, transparent and predictable for busy company directors, with fixed fees agreed before any work begins.

Micro-Entity Expertise

We work exclusively with small limited companies filing under FRS 105, so the CT600 is routine work for us.

Accurate Accounts Preparation

Every adjustment, disallowed expense and capital allowance claim is documented and explained in plain English.

Tax & Filing Support

Missed a deadline? We prepare overdue CT600 returns quickly to limit penalties and interest building up.

Clear Fixed-Fee Pricing

One transparent fee covers preparation, iXBRL tagging and HMRC submission of your Corporation Tax Return.

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CT600 Support for Micro-Entities Across the UK

We support qualifying micro-entity companies across London and the UK, from one-director businesses to consultants and online companies.

One-Director Companies

Straightforward CT600 preparation for owner-managed limited companies with simple salary and dividend structures.

Limited Companies Run by Freelancers & Contractors

Corporation Tax returns for contractors trading through qualifying micro-entity limited companies.

Startups & Small Companies

First-year and dormant-to-trading CT600 filings for newly incorporated and growing micro companies.

CT600 Deadlines and Late Filing Penalties

Corporation Tax has two separate deadlines, and HMRC charges penalties that increase the longer a return stays outstanding.

How late the CT600 is	HMRC penalty
1 day late	£100
3 months late	A further £100
6 months late	HMRC estimates your tax bill and adds 10% of the unpaid tax
12 months late	A further 10% of any unpaid tax

Penalty levels are set by Companies House and may change. Separate HMRC penalties and interest apply to a late Corporation Tax return and unpaid tax. Check the updated guide here.

Let Us Handle the CT600 Tax Return Filing — So You Can Get Back to Business

Preparing a Company Tax Return can quickly become complicated: the accounting profit in your accounts is rarely the same as the taxable profit HMRC expects to see, and untangling the tax adjustments, keeping Corporation Tax records organised, and meeting HMRC’s filing requirements all take time you would rather spend elsewhere. Micro Entity Accounts works with UK companies on exactly this side of the job — CT600 preparation, Corporation Tax computations, review of the tax adjustments behind your taxable profit, and submission of the Company Tax Return to HMRC, alongside clear communication about what has been filed and why. Whether you are a micro-entity with straightforward figures or a growing company with more moving parts, you get a clear process, transparent pricing and a named point of contact. Get in touch with Micro Entity Accounts to discuss your CT600 Tax Return Filing and find out how we can take the paperwork off your desk.

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Micro-Entity CT600 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 is a CT600?

The CT600 is the Company Tax Return form used to report a company's Corporation Tax position to HMRC. It captures details such as the company's accounting period, its turnover and trading activity, the figures that make up the Corporation Tax computation, and the resulting Corporation Tax liability or repayment position. It is submitted to HMRC, not to Companies House, and it forms the basis of the company's Corporation Tax record for that period.

Is a CT600 different from the statutory accounts filed with Companies House?

Yes, and the distinction matters. Statutory accounts are prepared under an applicable accounting framework and filed with Companies House as part of the company's public filing obligations. The CT600 is a tax return submitted to HMRC for Corporation Tax purposes. Although the figures in the accounts are usually the starting point for the tax computation that supports the CT600, the two documents serve different purposes, are filed with different bodies, and may not show identical numbers once tax adjustments are applied.

Does a micro-entity company need to file a CT600?

It can, yes. Being a micro-entity affects the accounting framework and disclosure requirements for the statutory accounts; it does not remove a company's Corporation Tax obligations where those obligations apply. A company that is within the scope of Corporation Tax and has been asked by HMRC to deliver a Company Tax Return will generally need to submit a CT600, regardless of size. Equally, filing a CT600 does not automatically mean Corporation Tax is payable — that depends on the company's taxable position and circumstances.

Is a CT600 the same as a Corporation Tax computation?

No. They work together but are not the same thing. The Corporation Tax computation is the working document that starts with the accounting profit shown in the accounts and applies the necessary tax adjustments to arrive at the taxable profit and the resulting Corporation Tax figure. The CT600 is the return form on which those results are reported to HMRC. In practice, a well-prepared CT600 is supported by a computation that shows how the taxable profit was reached, so the figures are clear and can be followed if HMRC raises a query.

How is taxable profit calculated from accounting profit?

The starting point is usually the accounting profit from the statutory accounts. From there, the Corporation Tax computation adds back expenditure that is not allowable for tax purposes, deducts items that are treated more favourably or differently for tax, accounts for capital allowances rather than accounting depreciation, and deals with any income or expenses that fall outside the taxable trading result. The result is the taxable profit. Because these adjustments vary from company to company, the gap between accounting profit and taxable profit can be significant in some years and minimal in others.

Is filing a CT600 the same as paying Corporation Tax?

No — they are separate obligations. Filing a CT600 is about reporting the company's Corporation Tax position to HMRC. Paying Corporation Tax is about settling any liability that arises from that position. A company can file its return on time and still have a payment obligation to meet, and the due dates for filing and for payment are not necessarily the same. It is worth keeping both in view so you are not caught out by one while focusing on the other.

Can someone prepare and file a CT600 on behalf of my company?

Yes. A company can authorise an agent to prepare and submit its Company Tax Return to HMRC, and many businesses choose to do exactly that. The agent typically handles the CT600 preparation, builds the Corporation Tax computation, reviews the tax adjustments and files the return on the company's behalf. The company remains responsible for the accuracy of the information provided and for any resulting tax position, which is why good communication between you and whoever prepares the return is essential.

What happens if a CT600 is filed late?

HMRC can apply sanctions when a Company Tax Return is delivered late, and these can include financial penalties that increase the longer the return remains outstanding, as well as interest on unpaid tax. The exact consequences depend on the circumstances, including how late the return is and whether any tax remains unpaid, so it is not possible to give a single answer that fits every case. If you think a return is going to be late, it is usually better to speak to HMRC or your accountant as early as possible rather than waiting.