What are statutory annual accounts?

Statutory (annual) accounts are the formal financial statements a company must prepare each year from its records. They're filed with Companies House and used, alongside your Corporation Tax return, to report to HMRC.

When are annual accounts due?

A private company must normally file its accounts with Companies House within 9 months of the end of its accounting reference period. A company's first accounts are usually due 21 months after incorporation. We track your specific deadline for you.

What happens if I file late?

Companies House charges automatic late-filing penalties that increase the later you are, and persistent failure can lead to strike-off. Filing on time avoids all of this — which is exactly what we manage for you.

Do you file with both Companies House and HMRC?

Yes. We prepare and file your statutory accounts with Companies House, and prepare the accounts and Corporation Tax return (CT600) for HMRC. Everything is handled together so your figures are consistent.

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Annual Accounts

Statutory accounts, prepared and filed

Statutory accounts prepared and filed with Companies House and HMRC on time, in the correct format, with full review and sign-off before submission. Our accounting and compliance partners take your year-end off your plate — preparing accurate accounts from your records, walking you through them, and filing everything correctly so your company stays in good standing.

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Step 1: Prepare your statutory accounts

We prepare your statutory annual accounts in the correct format from your bookkeeping records, making sure they meet Companies House and HMRC requirements.

Step 2: Full review and sign-off

Your accounts are reviewed in full and shared with you for sign-off before anything is submitted — so you understand your numbers and nothing goes out without your approval.

Step 3: File with Companies House and HMRC

We file your accounts with Companies House and, alongside your Corporation Tax return, with HMRC — on time and in the correct format, keeping your company in good standing.

Why choose Filing HQ for Annual Accounts?

Filed on time: Private companies must normally file accounts within 9 months of their accounting reference date — we make sure you meet that deadline and avoid late-filing penalties.
Correct format: Statutory accounts are prepared in the correct format for Companies House and HMRC, first time.
Reviewed before submission: Nothing is filed until it has been reviewed in full and signed off by you.
Joined up with your tax: Your annual accounts and Corporation Tax return are prepared together, so the figures always align.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are statutory annual accounts?: Statutory (annual) accounts are the formal financial statements a company must prepare each year from its records. They're filed with Companies House and used, alongside your Corporation Tax return, to report to HMRC.
When are annual accounts due?: A private company must normally file its accounts with Companies House within 9 months of the end of its accounting reference period. A company's first accounts are usually due 21 months after incorporation. We track your specific deadline for you.
What happens if I file late?: Companies House charges automatic late-filing penalties that increase the later you are, and persistent failure can lead to strike-off. Filing on time avoids all of this — which is exactly what we manage for you.
Do you file with both Companies House and HMRC?: Yes. We prepare and file your statutory accounts with Companies House, and prepare the accounts and Corporation Tax return (CT600) for HMRC. Everything is handled together so your figures are consistent.

Annual Accounts

Why choose Filing HQ for Annual Accounts?

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