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First Year Accounts for Limited Company in Warlingham, Prepared and Filed Properly

Your company’s first set of statutory accounts is a milestone worth getting right. For directors of a newly incorporated or newly trading limited company in Warlingham, we prepare first-year statutory accounts from your accounting records, review the figures with you, and file them with Companies House where required. We also help you work out which reporting framework fits your company — micro-entity, small company or full accounts — based on eligibility for the relevant accounting period. Because the first period is not always a neat twelve months, the period end and filing arrangements depend on your incorporation date and accounting reference date. Corporation Tax is a separate matter: if a CT600 is needed, it goes to HMRC, while the accounts go to Companies House.

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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, and Would Your Warlingham Company Qualify?

First-year accounts are the first set of statutory annual accounts a limited company prepares after incorporation. They cover the company’s initial accounting period, which usually begins on the incorporation date and ends on the first accounting reference date — often, though not always, the last day of the month in which the company was incorporated, twelve months on. An accounting period can be shortened or extended in certain circumstances, so the exact period should be confirmed for your company rather than assumed. They follow the same principles as later years of accounts; the practical difference is that the first period may be longer or shorter than twelve months. Every limited company is expected to prepare accounts for its accounting period and, where required, deliver them to Companies House. That obligation exists whether the company has been busy, quiet, or has not yet started trading, although the right approach for a company with very limited activity depends on its circumstances rather than an assumption that it is dormant. Some newly incorporated companies are eligible to prepare micro-entity accounts under FRS 105, the financial reporting standard for qualifying entities using the micro-entity framework. Others fall within the small company regime or need accounts prepared on a fuller basis. Eligibility is assessed against the conditions for the relevant accounting period and should not be taken for granted simply because a company is new or has low turnover. First-year statutory accounts are not the same as a Corporation Tax Return: a CT600 is submitted to HMRC where applicable, while statutory accounts are delivered to Companies House where required. A confirmation statement is a third, separate filing that keeps the public register up to date. Well-kept accounting records make all of this smoother — bank transactions, sales and income records, purchase invoices, asset purchases, director transactions, share capital details, and any loans or finance arrangements all feed into the figures.

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 Warlingham Prepared With Confidence

First-year accounts can feel unfamiliar, especially if you are unsure whether your company qualifies as a micro-entity, which records you need to gather, or what Companies House actually expects from a newly incorporated company. Micro Entity Accounts works with directors in Warlingham to prepare first-year statutory accounts from the records available, explain the reporting framework that applies to your company, and handle filing with Companies House where required. If Corporation Tax is also in scope, we can help you see how a CT600 sits alongside the accounts as a separate HMRC requirement. Clear pricing, straightforward communication and no hidden costs. If your first accounting period is approaching or already underway, get in touch and we will help you get the accounts right from the start.

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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?

They are the first set of statutory annual accounts your company prepares, covering its initial accounting period rather than a calendar year. They set out the company's financial position at the period end, typically through a balance sheet, together with a profit and loss account where applicable, and are delivered to Companies House where required. Unlike later years, the first period can be longer or shorter than twelve months. The directors remain responsible for making sure the accounts are prepared and filed.

When are first year accounts due to be filed?

It depends on your company's accounting reference date and the end of its first accounting period. A first set of accounts generally benefits from a longer filing window than later years, but the actual deadline is calculated from your company's own incorporation and period dates. If you are unsure of the relevant date, we can help you confirm it for your Warlingham company rather than relying on a general rule of thumb.

What information do you need to prepare first-year accounts?

Usually the company's bank statements and transactions, sales and income records, purchase invoices and business expenses, details of any assets purchased, share capital information, director loan movements, and any loans or finance agreements. Payroll and VAT records matter where the company has those obligations. If activity has been limited, we still review whatever exists so the accounts reflect the company's actual position.

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

In most cases, yes, where the company is required to deliver accounts. Incorporation itself brings statutory obligations, and those are not removed simply because trading has not started or activity has been minimal. The preparation and filing position for a company with no significant transactions depends on its circumstances and the applicable rules, so it is worth checking rather than assuming nothing is due.

Are first-year accounts the same as a CT600?

No. 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 from the accounts often inform the tax return, and the company's first Corporation Tax accounting period may not line up exactly with its statutory accounts period. The two are separate filings with separate purposes, and completing one does not complete the other.

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

Some do, but not automatically, and a low turnover figure alone does not settle the question. Micro-entity eligibility depends on meeting the conditions for the relevant accounting period, including size criteria and other requirements. A newly formed company with modest activity may qualify, while another may fall under the small company regime or need fuller accounts. We assess eligibility before deciding which framework applies.

Do first-year accounts replace the confirmation statement?

No. A confirmation statement is a separate filing that confirms the company's registered details are up to date, and it is generally required on a recurring basis regardless of whether accounts have been delivered. Keeping Companies House information current is a different task from preparing and filing statutory accounts, and both can apply to the same company.

What happens if first-year accounts are filed late?

Failing to file required accounts by the applicable deadline can lead to consequences from Companies House, which may include penalties that increase as the delay continues. The outcome depends on the circumstances and is not identical in every case. Paying a penalty does not remove the requirement to file the outstanding accounts, so it is usually best to resolve the filing promptly and take advice on whether an appeal is appropriate.