Accounts
Statutory accounts in London
Annual accounts for UK limited companies, prepared and filed accurately and on time.
What is it
What are statutory accounts?
Statutory accounts, also called annual accounts or year-end accounts, are the financial statements every UK limited company must prepare at the end of its financial year. They are filed with Companies House, where they become part of the public record, and sent to HMRC with your Company Tax Return (CT600). Most small companies prepare them under FRS 105 (micro-entities) or FRS 102 Section 1A (small companies).
Key deadlines for a private limited company
- Annual accounts to Companies House: 9 months after your financial year end. First accounts: 21 months after incorporation.
- Corporation Tax payment: 9 months and 1 day after the end of the accounting period.
- Company Tax Return (CT600): 12 months after the end of the accounting period.
Missing the Companies House deadline triggers an automatic penalty of £150 to £1,500, and the penalty doubles if accounts are late two years in a row.
Who we help
Who needs to file statutory accounts?
Every company must file annual accounts with Companies House, even if it has not traded. From 6 April 2025, a company is a micro-entity if it does not exceed two of £1m turnover, £500k balance sheet and 10 employees, and small if it does not exceed two of £15m, £7.5m and 50 employees.
Owner-managed limited companies
Accurate accounts for contractors and family businesses, filed on time.
Dormant companies
Dormant accounts filed each year to avoid penalties or being struck off.
Micro and small companies
Simplified FRS 105 or FRS 102 Section 1A accounts that keep more information private.
Companies with investors or lenders
Reliable accounts that banks, investors and shareholders can trust.
What’s included
What our statutory accounts service includes
Balance sheet and profit & loss
A balance sheet showing your assets, liabilities and equity at the year end, and a profit and loss account showing how the company performed.
Notes and directors’ report
The notes and disclosures required by UK accounting standards and company law, and a directors’ report where one is required.
Companies House filing
We file your accounts electronically before the deadline and advise on the filing option that suits your company, so you never face a late filing penalty.
HMRC-ready accounts
Accounts tagged in iXBRL and ready to submit with your CT600, coordinated with your Corporation Tax return and payment deadline.
Pricing & transparency
We believe in clear, upfront information so you know exactly what to expect from our services. The cost of statutory accounts depends on your company’s size, complexity, and reporting requirements.
We provide a transparent quote and full breakdown of services, ensuring there are no hidden fees and that you understand the value of our work.
Price list
Pricing & transparency
We believe in clear, upfront information so you know exactly what to expect from our services. The cost of statutory accounts depends on your company’s size, complexity, and reporting requirements.
We provide a transparent quote and full breakdown of services, ensuring there are no hidden fees and that you understand the value of our work.
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FAQ
Statutory accounts: frequently asked questions
When are my company’s statutory accounts due?
A private limited company must file its annual accounts with Companies House within 9 months of the end of its financial year. A company’s first accounts are usually due 21 months after the date it was incorporated.
What happens if I file my accounts late?
Companies House charges an automatic penalty: £150 if up to one month late, £375 if up to three months late, £750 if up to six months late and £1,500 if more than six months late. The penalty doubles if your accounts are late two years in a row.
Are statutory accounts the same as a Corporation Tax return?
No. Statutory accounts are filed with Companies House, while the Company Tax Return (CT600) is filed with HMRC. Your accounts form part of the tax return, so we prepare both together to keep the figures consistent.
Does a dormant company need to file accounts?
Yes. A company that has not traded still has to file accounts every year. Dormant accounts are simpler, but they must still be filed on time to avoid penalties.
How much do statutory accounts cost?
The fee depends on your company’s size, how many transactions it has and the condition of your bookkeeping. We give you a clear quote upfront, with no hidden fees.
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