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First Year Accounts for Limited Company in Cleethorpes, Prepared and Filed with Confidence

Micro Entity Accounts provides professional preparation and filing support through its First Year Accounts for Limited Company service, helping newly incorporated businesses in Cleethorpes get their initial statutory accounts in order. That means reviewing the accounting records, preparing the balance sheet and, where applicable, the profit and loss account, and delivering the accounts to Companies House where required. It also means helping directors separate that filing from the company’s other obligations — a Corporation Tax Return such as a CT600 goes to HMRC, a confirmation statement is a separate Companies House filing, and none of them replaces the others. Whether trade began on day one, started partway through the period or has barely started at all, the first accounting period still needs to be handled properly.

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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 Clear Guide for New Limited Companies in Cleethorpes

First year accounts are the first set of statutory accounts a limited company prepares for its initial accounting period. When a company is incorporated, Companies House issues an accounting reference date, and the first accounting period generally runs from the date of incorporation to that reference date — although the exact period depends on the company’s incorporation date and the accounting reference date that applies to it. Those dates also drive the filing deadline for the first accounts, which is why directors in Cleethorpes are usually best advised to confirm them early rather than assume they mirror later years. The directors remain responsible for ensuring the accounts are prepared and delivered to Companies House where required, even where the company has only recently been incorporated or has had limited activity. The phrase ‘micro company’ refers to a company that meets the eligibility conditions for the micro-entity reporting framework for the accounting period in question. Some newly incorporated companies do qualify, but it is not automatic — eligibility is tested against the applicable requirements, and turnover alone does not settle the question. Where a company qualifies, FRS 105 is the financial reporting standard that applies to micro-entity accounts, and it allows a shorter, simpler set of accounts to be prepared. Where a company does not qualify, a different framework such as FRS 102 may be the appropriate choice. The right answer depends on the company’s own circumstances for that period. It helps to keep three obligations clearly apart. First year statutory accounts are prepared for the company and delivered to Companies House where required. A Corporation Tax Return, such as a CT600, is submitted separately to HMRC, and a company’s first Corporation Tax accounting period may not be identical to its statutory accounts period. A confirmation statement is a further, separate filing that keeps the company’s public record up to date — filing accounts does not satisfy it. Understanding which requirement is which, and which body each filing goes to, avoids a great deal of confusion in the first year.

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)

─── OUR FIRST YEAR SERVICES

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.

─── WHY CHOOSE US

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.

─── Why Choose Us

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 Cleethorpes Prepared Correctly

The first accounting period is where most of the uncertainty sits: which framework applies, what has to go into the accounts, and when the filing needs to reach Companies House. Directors often find that the company has a bank account, a handful of expenses and a share capital figure, and very little idea of what the accounts should actually look like. Micro Entity Accounts can take that on — reviewing your records, confirming the accounting period and reporting framework that apply, preparing the statutory accounts and filing them with Companies House where required, while keeping Corporation Tax and confirmation statement obligations clearly separate. If you would rather start your company’s first accounts with professional support behind you, get in touch and we will explain what is needed for your circumstances.

─── FAQs

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 accounts a company prepares for its initial accounting period, covering the period from incorporation (or from when the accounting reference date dictates) up to the relevant accounting reference date. They typically include a balance sheet and, where applicable, a profit and loss account, along with any notes required under the reporting framework the company uses.

When do first accounts need to be filed?

The filing deadline is calculated from the company's accounting reference date and incorporation date, so it is not the same for every company. Companies House sets a first accounts deadline that can differ from the pattern applied in later years. Rather than assume a date, it is worth checking your company's own records on Companies House and confirming the position before it becomes urgent.

What information is needed to prepare first year accounts?

It depends on what the company has actually done. In most cases the useful starting points are bank statements and transaction records, sales and income records, purchase invoices and business expenses, details of any asset purchases, loans or finance, share capital information, and any director transactions. Payroll or VAT records matter where those apply. If the company has had very little activity, the accounts may be straightforward, but the reporting position still needs to be considered against the applicable rules.

Does a newly incorporated company have to file accounts with Companies House?

In general, yes — a limited company has statutory accounts filing obligations even if it has not started trading or has had limited transactions. Where a company has had no significant accounting transactions, its position depends on its circumstances and the applicable rules rather than being automatically treated as dormant. Accountants in Cleethorpes can review the position and confirm what needs to be filed.

Are first year accounts the same as a CT600?

No. They are separate filings with separate destinations. Statutory accounts are delivered to Companies House where required, while a Corporation Tax Return such as a CT600 is submitted to HMRC where applicable. Information from the accounts is often used when preparing the Corporation Tax position, and the company's first Corporation Tax accounting period may not match its statutory accounts period. Filing one does not complete the other.

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

Some do, but not automatically. Eligibility depends on meeting the applicable requirements for the relevant accounting period rather than on being newly incorporated or having low turnover. Where a company qualifies, FRS 105 is the standard used for micro-entity accounts. The appropriate framework should be determined from the company's own circumstances before the accounts are prepared.

Do first year accounts replace the confirmation statement?

No. A confirmation statement is a separate Companies House filing that confirms the company's registered details are up to date, and it is not satisfied by filing accounts. A newly incorporated company may need to deal with both, along with any Corporation Tax obligations that apply to it, so it is worth mapping out each requirement separately.

What happens if first year accounts are filed late?

Failing to deliver required accounts by the applicable deadline can lead to consequences from Companies House, and those consequences are not identical in every case. Paying any penalty does not remove the requirement to file the outstanding accounts. Where a director believes there were valid reasons for a delay, appeal eligibility depends on the circumstances and the applicable rules — professional support can help you assess the position.