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CT600 Tax Return Filing in Houghton Le Spring – Prepare and File Your Company Tax Return with HMRC

If your company needs to report its Corporation Tax position to HMRC, our CT600 Tax Return Filing service in Houghton Le Spring is built to make that process clear and manageable. We prepare the Corporation Tax computation, review the figures in your accounting records, identify where tax adjustments may be required, and submit the Company Tax Return to HMRC on your behalf. It is worth being precise about what a CT600 is: it is the Company Tax Return submitted to HMRC, and it is not the same thing as the statutory accounts you file with Companies House. Those are separate obligations with separate purposes. Our focus is on accuracy, plain-English communication and taking the administrative weight off your shoulders, so you understand what has been filed, why the figures look the way they do, and what happens next.

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 “micro-entity CT600” form. The CT600 is the standard Company Tax Return used to report a company’s Corporation Tax position to HMRC, and it applies to companies generally, whatever their size. Where the term micro-entity comes in is on the accounts side: a company that meets the micro-entity criteria may prepare and file simpler statutory accounts, often under FRS 105, which reduces the disclosure burden at Companies House. That choice of accounting framework does not, on its own, determine what Corporation Tax is due, and it does not remove the need to deal with HMRC where a Company Tax Return is required. A micro-entity company can still have Corporation Tax obligations. If HMRC has issued a notice to deliver a Company Tax Return, or the company has taxable profits, a CT600 may need to be prepared and filed. The filing is separate from the company’s statutory accounts, and it is also separate from paying any Corporation Tax that is due. The figures in the accounting records and the statutory accounts usually form the starting point for the Corporation Tax computation, but the taxable profit reported on the CT600 is not always the same as the accounting profit shown in the accounts. Adjustments may be needed – for example, to add back disallowable expenditure or to account for capital allowances and other tax-specific reliefs and deductions. Our role in CT600 Tax Return Filing in Houghton Le Spring is to work through those adjustments with you, explain them properly, and make sure the return submitted reflects the company’s actual position.

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.

───WHO WE HELP

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 for Your Houghton Le Spring Company

Preparing a Company Tax Return is rarely the part of running a business anyone looks forward to. The accounting profit in your records is not automatically the taxable profit HMRC expects to see, and working through the adjustments, allowances and supporting records can quickly become a time-consuming distraction from actually running the company. Micro Entity Accounts can take that off your desk: we handle CT600 preparation, build the Corporation Tax computation from your figures, review the tax adjustments that may be needed, and file the Company Tax Return with HMRC once you are happy with it. If you would like straightforward, well-explained support with your CT600 Tax Return Filing in Houghton Le Spring, get in touch and we will talk you through the next steps.

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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?

A CT600 is the formal Company Tax Return that a limited company submits to HMRC to report its Corporation Tax position for an accounting period. It sets out the company's taxable profits, the Corporation Tax chargeable (if any), and the reliefs, allowances and deductions being claimed. Alongside the CT600 itself, supporting schedules and a Corporation Tax computation are usually prepared so the figures can be followed and checked. It is an HMRC document, not a Companies House one, and it is not the same as the statutory accounts.

Is a CT600 the same as the statutory accounts filed with Companies House?

No. They are two separate filings, made to two different organisations and serving different purposes. Statutory accounts are prepared under the applicable accounting framework and filed at Companies House, where they become part of the public record. A CT600 is filed with HMRC and reports the company's Corporation Tax position for the period. The accounts often provide the starting figures for the tax computation, but the CT600 answers a tax question rather than an accounting one, so the two documents can look quite different even where they cover the same accounting period.

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

It depends on the company's circumstances. A company that meets the micro-entity criteria may be able to prepare simpler statutory accounts, but that does not automatically exempt it from Corporation Tax filing. If HMRC has issued a notice to deliver a Company Tax Return, or the company has taxable profits and Corporation Tax to report, a CT600 will normally need to be filed. A dormant or non-trading company may be in a different position, which is why it is worth checking the specific facts rather than assuming either way. We can help you work out what applies to your company.

Is a CT600 different from a Corporation Tax computation?

Yes, although the two are closely linked. The Corporation Tax computation is the working document that starts with the accounting profit from the accounts and adjusts it to arrive at the taxable profit – adding back disallowable items, deducting allowable ones, and applying capital allowances and other reliefs where relevant. The CT600 is the return form itself, submitted to HMRC, which reports the resulting figures and the Corporation Tax due. You generally cannot complete a CT600 properly without doing the computation work first, and we prepare them together so the numbers on the return are supported.

How is taxable profit calculated from accounting profit?

Taxable profit is not simply the profit shown in the accounts. The calculation starts from the accounting profit and then applies tax adjustments. Income that is not taxable may be removed, expenditure that is not allowable for tax purposes may be added back, capital allowances may replace depreciation, and other reliefs or deductions may be claimed where the company qualifies. The result is the taxable profit used to work out the Corporation Tax liability. Because the adjustments depend on the company's own transactions and records, the outcome varies from one company to another and should be worked through carefully rather than estimated.

Is filing a CT600 the same as paying Corporation Tax?

No – filing and payment are separate obligations with separate processes. Submitting the Company Tax Return tells HMRC what the company's position is for the period. Paying any Corporation Tax that is due is a distinct step, and the amount payable depends on the taxable profit and the company's circumstances. A company can have a filing obligation without having a Corporation Tax liability, and equally, a company can owe Corporation Tax that needs to be paid separately from the return itself. It is worth keeping both in view so neither gets overlooked.

Can a company file its CT600 without filing its accounts?

The two filings are made to different bodies and are governed by different rules, so one does not simply replace the other. A CT600 is prepared using the company's accounting records and the figures from its accounts, which means the accounts normally need to be completed first, even if they have not yet been filed at Companies House. Filing the tax return does not discharge any statutory accounts obligation the company has, and filing accounts does not discharge the Corporation Tax obligation. In practice, most companies deal with both as part of the same year-end process.

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

Yes. Many companies choose to have an accountant or tax agent prepare the Corporation Tax computation and CT600 and submit the return to HMRC on their behalf. You remain responsible for the accuracy of the information provided and for ensuring the company's filing obligations are met, so it is important to share complete records and to review the figures before submission. As part of our CT600 Tax Return Filing service in Houghton Le Spring, we can prepare the computation, explain the adjustments made, and file the return with HMRC once you are comfortable with it.