Statutory accounts, Companies House filing and Corporation Tax returns for UK limited companies, sole traders and partnerships. Prepared by Chartered Accountants.
Year end accounts summarise your business’s financial performance over the past 12 months. For limited companies, they must be filed with Companies House and a Corporation Tax return (CT600) submitted to HMRC. Sole traders report through Self Assessment.
Every UK limited company — regardless of size or whether it traded during the year — must prepare and file annual accounts. These are not optional. Late filing triggers automatic penalties from Companies House, and late Corporation Tax payment incurs interest and surcharges from HMRC.
AccTek prepares your year end accounts as part of your monthly service. When your bookkeeping is up to date in Xero, we typically complete and file within 2–4 weeks of the year end — well before any deadline.
| Obligation | Deadline | Filed With |
|---|---|---|
| Annual accounts | 9 months after year end | Companies House |
| Corporation Tax return (CT600) | 12 months after year end | HMRC |
| Corporation Tax payment | 9 months + 1 day after year end | HMRC |
| Confirmation statement | Within 14 days of anniversary | Companies House |
| VAT returns | Quarterly (1 month + 7 days) | HMRC |
Companies House: £150 (up to 1 month late), £375 (1–3 months), £750 (3–6 months), £1,500 (over 6 months). Penalties double for consecutive late filing. HMRC: £100 immediately, rising to £200 after 3 months, plus 10% of unpaid tax after 6 and 12 months. Interest accrues from day one.
Full statutory accounts including profit and loss, balance sheet, notes, director’s report and Corporation Tax return. Filed in iXBRL format with Companies House and HMRC. Includes tax computation, capital allowances and all reliefs.
Self Assessment tax return with full income and expense schedules, capital allowances where applicable and Class 2/4 National Insurance calculations. Alternatively, MTD quarterly updates and Final Declaration if above the threshold.
Partnership tax return (SA800) plus individual partner Self Assessment returns. Includes profit allocation, capital account reconciliation and partner drawings schedules.
Year end accounts should not be a stressful annual scramble. With monthly bookkeeping in Xero, most of the work is already done by the time your year end arrives.
Typical turnaround: 2–4 weeks from year end to filed accounts — assuming bookkeeping is current. If your records need tidying first, we handle that too.
Changing accountant is simpler than most people think. AccTek handles the entire transition:
Most transitions complete within 2 weeks. You do not need to wait until your year end to switch — mid-year transfers are routine. See our full guide: Changing Accountants.
Year end accounts summarise your business financial performance over the past 12 months. Limited companies must file them with Companies House and submit a Corporation Tax return to HMRC. Sole traders report through Self Assessment. AccTek prepares everything as part of your monthly service.
Private limited companies must file annual accounts within 9 months of their accounting year end. The CT600 is due to HMRC within 12 months. Corporation Tax itself must be paid within 9 months and 1 day. AccTek files well before every deadline.
Full statutory accounts, CT600 Corporation Tax return, Companies House iXBRL filing, director loan account reconciliation, tax computation, capital allowances, year-end tax planning advice, confirmation statement and dividend documentation.
With up-to-date bookkeeping in Xero, AccTek typically completes and files within 2–4 weeks of the year end. If bookkeeping needs tidying, allow an additional 1–2 weeks. We never miss a deadline.
Legally, no — but practically, almost always yes. Errors lead to penalties, HMRC enquiries or unnecessary tax. An qualified accountant ensures compliance, identifies tax savings and handles all HMRC and Companies House correspondence.
Yes. We handle professional clearance, obtain prior year figures, migrate your records to Xero and prepare your next set of accounts. Most transitions complete within 2 weeks with zero disruption.
Companies House charges automatic penalties from £150 (up to 1 month late) to £1,500 (over 6 months), doubling for consecutive late filings. HMRC charges £100 immediately plus escalating penalties and interest. AccTek ensures you never face these.
Yes. Proactive tax planning identifies R&D tax credits, capital allowances, pension contributions, director remuneration structuring and the small profits rate (19% on profits up to £50,000). We plan throughout the year, not just at year end.
Companies House • Corporation Tax • Tax planning • Fixed monthly fees
Godwin Pinto ACA is a chartered accountant and founder of AccTek with 20+ years of experience accounting and tax for contractors, startup and SME .
AccTek is a member firm of the Institute of Certified Practising Accountants (ICPA). Our accountants have a wide range of qualifications and accreditations from trusted professional bodies such as the AAT, ICPA, and ACCA.
