UK LTD Annual Accounts – CoFilings®
United Kingdom · Companies House & HMRC

Annual Accounts, Prepared & Filed On Time

Every UK Limited Company must prepare and file annual accounts with Companies House, and a corporation tax return with HMRC. We prepare your statutory accounts, handle both filings, and keep you ahead of every deadline — whether you're based in the UK or running your company from abroad.

Statutory Accounts, Handled End-to-End

Annual accounts are a formal set of financial statements — including a balance sheet and profit & loss account — that every UK LTD must prepare each financial year, regardless of whether the company traded. Small and micro-entity companies can file abbreviated accounts, but the requirement to file applies to every registered company.

CoFilings® prepares your statutory accounts from your bookkeeping records, files them with Companies House, and submits your corporation tax return (CT600) to HMRC. We identify the right filing category for your company size and make sure both deadlines are met.

We also support non-UK residents and dormant companies, so whether your LTD is actively trading or not yet operating, your filing obligations are still covered.

What's Included

Review of bookkeeping records & financial data
Preparation of statutory annual accounts
Small/micro-entity filing category assessment
Filing with Companies House
Corporation tax return (CT600) preparation
Submission to HMRC
Dormant company accounts support
Deadline reminders for next year's filing

The Advantages of Staying Compliant

Accurate, on-time accounts keep your company in good standing and avoid unnecessary penalties.

Avoid Penalties

Late filing with Companies House or HMRC triggers automatic fines that increase over time.

Correct Tax Position

Accurate accounts ensure your corporation tax liability is calculated correctly.

Good Standing

Stay in good standing with Companies House, protecting your ability to trade and borrow.

Investor & Lender Ready

Filed accounts are often required for funding rounds, loans, and due diligence.

Right-Sized Filing

We assess whether your company qualifies for simplified small or micro-entity accounts.

Dormant Company Coverage

Even non-trading companies must file, and we handle dormant account filings too.

How It Works

A clear annual cycle that keeps both filings on track.

01

Gather Records

We collect your bookkeeping records and financial data for the accounting period.

02

Prepare Accounts

We prepare your statutory accounts and determine the correct filing category.

03

Dual Filing

We file your accounts with Companies House and your CT600 with HMRC.

04

Done & Delivered

Receive copies of your filed accounts and a reminder for next year's deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to file accounts even if my company didn't trade?
Yes. Even dormant companies must file annual accounts with Companies House. We prepare simplified dormant company accounts where applicable.
What's the difference between annual accounts and the confirmation statement?
Annual accounts report your company's financial performance and position, while the confirmation statement confirms your company's registered details. Both are separate, required filings.
When are annual accounts due?
Your first accounts are usually due 21 months after incorporation, and subsequent accounts are due 9 months after your company's financial year end. Your corporation tax return has a separate 12-month deadline.
What happens if I file late?
Companies House applies automatic, escalating penalties for late accounts, and HMRC can charge separate penalties for a late corporation tax return. Repeated late filing can also affect your company's standing.
Do small companies file the same accounts as larger ones?
No. Small and micro-entity companies can generally file simplified, abbreviated accounts. We assess your company's size and file under the correct category.
Can you take over accounts for a company already set up elsewhere?
Yes. We can take over annual accounts and corporation tax filing for any active UK LTD, regardless of who originally formed it or handled previous filings.

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