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First Year Accounts for Limited Company in Washington: Professional Preparation and Filing Support

Your company’s first set of statutory accounts sets the tone for everything that follows. Micro Entity Accounts supports newly incorporated and newly trading limited companies in Washington with First Year Accounts for Limited Company, from reviewing the accounting records you hold through to delivering the finished accounts to Companies House where required. We will look at your incorporation date, accounting reference date and first accounting period, confirm the reporting framework that fits your circumstances, and explain what else may still be outstanding on the wider compliance side. Where relevant, we can also talk through your separate Corporation Tax position, including a CT600 submitted to HMRC, which is a distinct filing from the accounts sent to Companies House. Directors remain responsible for the company’s statutory obligations, and our role is to make the accounts side of those obligations clearer and easier to manage.

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From newly incorporated companies to established owner-managed businesses, our clients trust us to prepare their accounts accurately and handle their annual filing requirements.

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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?

First-year accounts are the first set of statutory accounts your limited company prepares for its opening accounting period. They are not optional simply because the company is new. The first accounting period normally begins on the date of incorporation and ends on the company’s first accounting reference date, which is set when the company is formed. In some cases that first period covers more or less than twelve months, so the exact dates should always be checked against your company’s own record rather than assumed. The completed accounts are then delivered to Companies House where required. That is a Companies House filing obligation and should not be confused with a Corporation Tax Return such as a CT600, which is submitted separately to HMRC, or with a confirmation statement, which is a different filing again. A company’s Corporation Tax accounting period and its statutory accounts period do not always line up exactly, so both need to be considered on their own terms. Where a company meets the relevant eligibility criteria for the accounting period, it may be able to report as a micro-entity using the micro-entity framework and FRS 105. That is not automatic. A company only qualifies if it satisfies the applicable tests, and the appropriate framework depends on the company’s circumstances. The same principle applies to directors in Washington who have formed a new company and want to understand what the first filing actually involves.

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.

First Year Accounts for Limited Company in Washington — Prepared Properly, Filed With Confidence

If your company has recently been incorporated and you are unsure what its first statutory accounts need to include, when the accounting period ends, or how the reporting framework applies to you, it is worth getting those questions answered before the filing date arrives. Micro Entity Accounts works with company directors across Washington to prepare first-year accounts accurately, review the accounting records behind them, and handle submission to Companies House where required. We will also make clear where your separate Corporation Tax position sits, since a CT600 goes to HMRC rather than Companies House. With clear pricing and practical explanations at each stage, you can approach your first filing knowing what has been done and why.

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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?

First-year accounts are the first set of annual statutory accounts a limited company prepares for its opening accounting period. That period generally starts on the date of incorporation and ends on the company's first accounting reference date. The accounts usually include a balance sheet, and a profit and loss account where applicable, together with any notes and statements required by the applicable framework. Once prepared and approved by the directors, they are delivered to Companies House where required.

When are a limited company's first accounts due at Companies House?

The deadline depends on your company's incorporation date and accounting reference date, along with the applicable Companies House rules for first accounts. A first accounting period can be longer or shorter than twelve months in certain circumstances, which affects when the accounts are due. Because the dates are specific to each company, it is worth checking your company record or asking us to confirm your position rather than relying on a general rule of thumb.

What information is needed to prepare first-year accounts?

It depends on what the company has actually done since incorporation. Typically we look at bank transactions, sales and income records, purchase invoices and business expenses, any asset purchases, director transactions and loans, share capital details, and payroll or VAT records where those apply. Not every company will have all of these. The aim is to build an accurate picture of the company's position from the records that genuinely exist.

Does a newly incorporated company have to file accounts with Companies House even if it has not started trading?

A company can still have statutory filing obligations even where activity has been limited or trading has not yet commenced. Whether it reports as dormant, or prepares accounts in the normal way, depends on its specific circumstances and the applicable rules rather than on a blanket assumption. If you are unsure how your company's position should be treated, we can review the facts and explain the options.

Are first-year accounts different from annual accounts?

They are the same type of filing, simply the first one. First-year accounts cover the company's initial accounting period; later annual accounts cover each subsequent period. The main practical differences are that the first period may not be a standard twelve months and that the filing deadline can be calculated differently, which is why newly incorporated companies in Washington often find the first set harder to plan for.

Are first-year accounts the same as a CT600?

No. Statutory accounts are prepared and delivered to Companies House where required, while a Corporation Tax Return such as a CT600 is submitted separately to HMRC where applicable. Information from the accounts often feeds into the Corporation Tax position, but the two filings have different purposes and go to different destinations. Completing one does not automatically complete the other.

Can a new company qualify for micro-entity accounts?

Some newly incorporated companies do qualify to report as micro-entities, but it is not automatic and it is not based on being new or small in turnover alone. Eligibility depends on the applicable tests for the relevant accounting period, and FRS 105 applies only to entities that meet the micro-entity criteria. We assess this against your company's circumstances before deciding which framework to use.

What happens if first-year accounts are filed late?

Failing to deliver required accounts by the applicable deadline can lead to Companies House consequences for the company, and the outcome depends on how late the filing is and the surrounding circumstances. Penalties are not identical in every case, and paying one does not remove the requirement to file the outstanding accounts. Where an appeal may be considered, eligibility depends on the specific facts and the applicable rules. If your accounts are overdue, the usual priority is to get accurate accounts prepared and submitted as soon as possible.