First-year accounts for a limited company in London: fixed fee, filed online by qualified accountants
We prepare first-year accounts for new limited companies in the UK: the first accounting period, first-year Corporation Tax and every deadline set out clearly.
- Fixed fee, quoted up front
- Filed with Companies House and HMRC
- 100% online, no office visits
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What does first-year accounts for limited company cost?
We quote a fixed fee for first-year accounts for limited company 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
- New limited companies filing their first accounts
- Fee
- Fixed fee, quoted up front
- Deadline
- First accounts: 21 months after incorporation
- Filed with
- Companies House and HMRC
- Service area
- Online, across the UK
Why directors choose us for first-year accounts for limited company
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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First-year accounts for new UK companies
Your first accounts normally cover a little over twelve months, running from the day you incorporated to your accounting reference date, and the period can never be longer than 18 months. For most companies the first accounts are due 21 months after incorporation. You must also register for Corporation Tax within three months of starting to trade.
What is included
- Your first accounting period and reference date confirmed
- Start-up costs and pre-trading expenses recorded correctly
- Corporation Tax registration and first return handled
- Director loan account and share capital set up properly
- A calendar of every deadline in your first two years
How to file your first company accounts
- 1
Tell us your incorporation date and when you started trading.
- 2
We set out your first accounting period and deadlines.
- 3
We prepare the first accounts and tax computation.
- 4
You approve them and we file with Companies House and HMRC.
First 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.
Full filing deadlines guide · Late filing penalties · Eligibility calculator
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Fixed fee, quoted up front. Filed with Companies House and HMRC. 100% online.
First accounts for a new limited company
Your first accounting period starts on the day you incorporate and can run for up to 18 months. Your first accounts are due 21 months after incorporation, and your Corporation Tax return is due 12 months after the end of the accounting period. The first period can be awkward because your year end is set automatically by Companies House, so check it early.
What first-year accounts need
Bank statements from day one, invoices, expenses, share capital details, director loans and any assets bought. Even if you have not traded, you must still file. We prepare your accounts under FRS 105, your Company Tax Return and confirm what is due and when. See annual accounts filing and the deadline calculator.
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Common first-year mistakes
New directors often mix personal and company spending, miss the Corporation Tax payment date, or forget to tell HMRC about trading. Our checklists cover receipts and director loan records, and our guide to your first company accounts deadline explains the timeline.
More questions about this service
When are my first accounts due?
21 months after the date you incorporated.
Do I file accounts if I did not trade?
Yes. Dormant companies still file accounts. See dormant company accounts.
How much do first-year accounts cost?
£399 + VAT for turnover up to £100,000, fixed.
Can my first period be longer than 12 months?
Yes, up to 18 months, depending on your accounting reference date.
Do I need to register for Corporation Tax?
Yes, within three months of starting to trade. We can advise on this.
Frequently asked questions
When are the first accounts due for a new company in the UK?
Usually 21 months after the date of incorporation. Accounts for later years are due nine months after each year end.
Do I need to tell HMRC when I start trading?
Yes. You must register for Corporation Tax within three months of starting any business activity, which includes buying stock or advertising.
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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