Annual accounts filing in London: fixed fee, filed online by qualified accountants
Every limited company in the UK must file annual accounts with Companies House and a Corporation Tax return with HMRC. We prepare and file both together for a fixed fee, so you meet both deadlines.
- Fixed fee, quoted up front
- Filed with Companies House and HMRC
- 100% online, no office visits
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What does annual accounts filing cost?
We quote a fixed fee for annual accounts filing before any work starts, based on your turnover and the state of your records. We handle the whole job online and file with Companies House and HMRC.
- Best for
- Any UK limited company that files yearly accounts
- Fee
- Fixed fee, quoted up front
- Deadline
- Accounts: 9 months after year end. Tax return: 12 months after year end
- Filed with
- Companies House and HMRC
- Service area
- Online, across the UK
Why directors choose us for annual accounts filing
Fixed fee
One price, agreed before we start.
Fully online
Share records and approve everything by email. No travelling, no posting paperwork.
Companies House and HMRC
We handle both filings together so nothing falls between the cracks.
Deadline reminders
We diarise your accounts, tax and confirmation statement dates.
Free eligibility check
Not sure you qualify? Our calculators tell you in a minute.
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Annual accounts filing for UK companies
Annual accounts are the yearly financial statements every UK limited company puts on the public record. For a private company they are due nine months after the end of the accounting period, and your Corporation Tax return is due twelve months after it. The tax itself is due nine months and one day after the year end, which catches many directors out.
What is included
- Annual accounts prepared and filed at Companies House
- Corporation Tax return (CT600) prepared and filed with HMRC
- A tax computation and an estimate of your Corporation Tax bill
- Directors’ approval and filing confirmation by email
- Diary reminders so no deadline sneaks up on you
How to file company accounts online
- 1
Send your records and confirm your year end.
- 2
We prepare the draft accounts and tax computation.
- 3
You approve them online.
- 4
Both filings are submitted on the same day.
Company accounts deadlines for UK directors
Accounts
Due at Companies House 9 months after your year end.
Tax return
CT600 due at HMRC 12 months after your accounting period ends.
Tax payment
Corporation Tax is due 9 months and 1 day after your year end.
Confirmation statement
At least every 12 months, filed within 14 days of your review period ending.
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Fixed fee, quoted up front. Filed with Companies House and HMRC. 100% online.
What annual accounts filing involves
Every UK limited company must prepare annual accounts and file them with Companies House, whether it is trading, dormant or newly incorporated. Annual accounts filing is the process of preparing your statutory accounts from your bookkeeping records, approving them as a director, and submitting them online before the deadline. Most small companies are micro-entities, which means they can file simplified accounts under FRS 105 and keep the public record short.
Our accountants prepare the balance sheet and notes, check that the figures agree with your records, and file them for you. We also use the same figures for your Company Tax Return, so the numbers that go to Companies House and HMRC match. See the FRS 105 micro-entity accounts page for what the accounts contain.
Annual accounts filing deadlines and penalties
Your accounts are due nine months after your company year end. For a first set of accounts the deadline is 21 months after the date you incorporated. If you file late, Companies House applies an automatic penalty of £150 up to one month late, £375 up to three months, £750 up to six months and £1,500 after that. The penalties double if you are late two years running, and the company and its directors can be prosecuted for persistent default.
Use the accounts and tax deadline calculator to see your dates, or read about late filing penalties if you have already missed one. If you are behind, our late accounts filing and overdue accounts filing services bring you back up to date.
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Who needs annual accounts filing, and who qualifies as a micro-entity
All limited companies, including dormant companies and single-director companies, must file. A company is a micro-entity when it meets two of three limits: turnover of £1m or less, balance sheet total of £500,000 or less, and ten employees or fewer. Check yours with the micro-entity eligibility calculator. If you are not eligible, our team will tell you before we start, and you can compare the options in micro-entity vs small company accounts.
What you need to give us
We usually need your bank statements for the year, sales and purchase records, details of any loans, assets or director transactions, and your company authentication code if we are filing for you. If your books are not up to date, we can help with bookkeeping first. A short checklist is on the free checklists page.
More questions about this service
How much does annual accounts filing cost?
Our fixed fee is £399 + VAT for companies with turnover up to £100,000 and £499 + VAT above that, with no hourly charges. The fee covers preparing and filing your accounts and Company Tax Return.
What is the deadline for filing annual accounts?
Nine months after your accounting reference date. For the first accounts it is 21 months after incorporation. Your Corporation Tax return is due 12 months after the year end.
Can I file annual accounts myself?
Yes, using Companies House software, but you must produce accounts in the correct format first. Most directors use an accountant so the accounts, tax return and tax payment all agree.
Do dormant companies need to file annual accounts?
Yes. Dormant companies still file accounts, usually very short ones. See our dormant company accounts service.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
An automatic Companies House penalty applies from the first day late and increases the longer the accounts are outstanding. Filing as soon as possible stops the penalty growing.
Is annual accounts filing different from a confirmation statement?
Yes. Accounts report your finances. The confirmation statement confirms company details each year. Most companies need both, and we file both through confirmation statement filing.
Frequently asked questions
When are annual accounts due for a company in the UK?
Nine months after the accounting reference date for a private company, wherever in the UK it is registered. The first accounts have a longer deadline, up to 21 months after incorporation.
What if my company did not trade this year?
You still have to file accounts. Dormant company accounts are simpler, and we file those for a fixed fee too.
Do you work with companies across the UK?
Yes. Everything is online, so we work with limited companies in England, Scotland and Wales. We are based in Morden, south London.
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