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Every UK limited company has to prepare annual accounts and file them with Companies House and HMRC. Sahi Accountancy prepares accurate limited company accounts for directors across Birmingham, handles the filing, and makes sure nothing gets missed.
Key deadlines at a glance
Based on current Companies House and HMRC rules
Annual accounts (Companies House)
9 months after year end
Company Tax Return (HMRC)
12 months after year end
Corporation Tax payment
9 months + 1 day after year end
First accounts (new companies)
21 months after incorporation
Limited company accounts — also called statutory accounts or annual accounts — are the yearly financial statements every UK limited company is legally required to prepare. They set out how the company has performed financially over its accounting period and form the basis of what’s reported to both Companies House and HMRC.
Depending on the size of your company, your accounts will typically include a balance sheet, a profit and loss account, notes to the accounts, and, unless your company is exempt, a directors’ report. Companies House and HMRC have different requirements for what needs to be filed with each of them, which is one of the most common sources of confusion for directors.
Every private limited company must file annual accounts with Companies House, and every company must also submit a Company Tax Return to HMRC, regardless of whether the company has made a profit, is dormant, or has traded at all during the year.
Your annual accounts go to Companies House and become part of the public record. Your Company Tax Return (CT600) goes to HMRC separately and calculates how much Corporation Tax your company owes. Both draw on the same underlying financial records, but they’re two distinct filings with two distinct deadlines.
Whether you prepare micro-entity, small company or full statutory accounts depends on your company’s size, based on turnover, balance sheet total and number of employees. We’ll confirm which category applies to your company and prepare accounts accordingly.
We prepare your accounts, handle the filing, and keep you clear on what’s happening and when — for companies across UK.
Your balance sheet, profit and loss account and supporting notes, prepared in the correct format for your company's size.
Your annual accounts submitted to Companies House ahead of your filing deadline.
Your Corporation Tax computation prepared and your CT600 filed with HMRC.
A clear understanding of what your company owes and when it's due, based on your accounts.
We track your accounting reference date and filing deadlines so nothing catches you out.
Straightforward answers when you have questions about your accounts or your obligations as a director.
—Recent Change
Until recently, many small companies filed their annual accounts and Company Tax Return together through a joint HMRC and Companies House online service That joint service closed on 31 March 2026.
From 1 April 2026, accounts and Company Tax Returns need to be filed separately. Companies House accounts can still be filed using Companies House's own online services or approved software, while your Company Tax Return now needs to be submitted to HMRC using commercial filing software.
In practice, this makes having an accountant handle your filings more useful than ever — we use appropriate filing software for both Companies House and HMRC, so this change doesn't create any extra work or risk on your side.
A clear process from first conversation to filed accounts, with no surprises along the way.
We discuss your company, your accounting reference date, and where things currently stand.
We review your financial records for the accounting period, or help you organise them if needed.
We prepare your statutory accounts and Corporation Tax computation, and talk you through the figures.
We file your accounts with Companies House and your Company Tax Return with HMRC ahead of your deadlines.
If you've recently registered a limited company, your accounting obligations start from day one — even before you've traded.
Your first set of accounts is due 21 months after incorporation, rather than the usual 9 months after your year end. It's a common point of confusion for new directors.
Every limited company must file annual accounts and a Company Tax Return, whether the company has traded, made a profit, or remained dormant during the period.
As a director, you're responsible for making sure accounts are accurate and filed on time, even if an accountant prepares them on your behalf.
Keeping organised records from the start makes your first set of accounts, and every set after it, far more straightforward to prepare.
Annual accounts must be filed with Companies House within 9 months of your company’s financial year end. If it’s your company’s first set of accounts, the deadline is 21 months from the date of incorporation instead.
Statutory accounts are the annual financial statements a limited company is legally required to prepare, typically including a balance sheet, a profit and loss account, notes to the accounts, and a directors’ report unless the company is exempt.
Yes. Every UK limited company must file annual accounts with Companies House and a Company Tax Return with HMRC, regardless of whether the company has traded, made a profit, or been dormant during the period.
Annual accounts are filed with Companies House and become part of the public record. Your Company Tax Return (CT600) is filed separately with HMRC and is used to calculate and report your Corporation Tax. Both are based on the same accounting period but have different deadlines.
You should keep accurate records of income, expenses, invoices, receipts, and bank transactions. Accounting records generally need to be retained for at least 6 years from the end of the financial year they relate to.
Companies House applies automatic penalties for late accounts, starting at £150 and rising to £1,500 depending on how late they are filed, doubling if your company is late two years in a row.
Whether you're due your next set of accounts, catching up after falling behind, or setting up a new company, we're happy to talk it through. Book a free consultation, give us a call, or send a message on WhatsApp.
