Can you prepare financial statements from my bookkeeping software?

Yes. We work directly with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, and Sage, as well as spreadsheet-based records. We review your trial balance, make any necessary adjustments such as accruals, prepayments, and depreciation, then produce the statutory accounts from the adjusted figures. Your records do not need to be perfect — identifying and correcting errors before they reach the filed accounts is part of the service.

What is the difference between FRS 102 and FRS 105?

FRS 105 is the micro-entity regime, available to companies with turnover below £632,000, a balance sheet below £316,000, and no more than 10 employees. It requires minimal public disclosure and is the most cost-effective option. FRS 102 Section 1A applies to small companies with turnover up to £10.2 million, a balance sheet up to £5.1 million, and up to 50 employees. It requires more comprehensive notes and is better suited to companies seeking finance or with complex transactions.

What is iXBRL tagging and why is it required?

iXBRL stands for inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language. HMRC requires all accounts filed alongside the CT600 corporation tax return to be in iXBRL format so that the financial data is machine-readable. Without correct iXBRL tagging, your submission will be rejected. We handle all tagging as part of the accounts preparation, so the filing is accepted first time.

What is included in the notes to the financial statements?

The notes to the accounts set out accounting policies, director remuneration, related party transactions, and all other disclosures required under the applicable accounting standard. The notes section is where compliance issues most commonly arise and we ensure every required disclosure is present and accurate before filing.

Do small companies need a Directors' Report?

A Directors' Report is required for companies above the micro-entity threshold, that is, those filing under FRS 102 Section 1A. The report must cover the company's principal activities, a review of the year, and any other disclosures required by the Companies Act 2006. Micro-entities filing under FRS 105 are exempt from preparing a Directors' Report.

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Every UK limited company must file financial statements with Companies House every year. Getting the accounting standard wrong, missing iXBRL tagging requirements, or missing deadlines triggers automatic penalties and HMRC scrutiny. We handle everything.

✓ FRS 102 & FRS 105✓ iXBRL tagging✓ Companies House filing✓ P&L & balance sheet✓ Fixed fee

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Tell us your year-end and we’ll quote you a fixed fee within one business day.

What Your Financial Statements Include

We prepare statutory accounts that meet UK GAAP requirements, are tagged in iXBRL for HMRC and Companies House, and are filed on time — every time.

Profit & Loss Account

A full income statement showing your revenue, cost of sales, gross profit, operating expenses, and net profit (or loss) for the period. Prepared to FRS 102 or FRS 105 as appropriate.

Balance Sheet

Assets, liabilities and equity as at your year-end date. Signed by a director as required under the Companies Act 2006. We ensure all disclosures are present and correct.

Notes to the Accounts

Accounting policies, director remuneration, related party transactions, and all other required disclosures. The notes are where compliance issues most often arise — we get them right.

iXBRL Tagging

All filings to HMRC via the CT600 must be in inline XBRL format. We handle the tagging so your accounts are machine-readable and accepted first time.

Companies House Filing

We file your accounts directly with Companies House via the WebFiling portal. Micro-entity or small company — we choose the correct exemptions to minimise what is publicly disclosed.

Directors’ Report

Required for companies above micro-entity threshold. We draft a compliant Directors’ Report covering the company’s principal activities, review of the year, and any required disclosures.

FRS 102 or FRS 105 — Which Standard Applies to You?

FRS 105 — Micro-entity Regime

✓Turnover below £632,000
✓Balance sheet below £316,000
✓No more than 10 employees
✓Minimal public disclosure required
✓No requirement for notes beyond basic
✓Quickest and most cost-effective option

FRS 102 Section 1A — Small Company

✓Turnover up to £10.2 million
✓Balance sheet up to £5.1 million
✓Up to 50 employees
✓More comprehensive notes required
✓Better suited to companies seeking finance
✓Required if you have complex transactions

Financial Statements Questions

Private limited companies must file their annual accounts with Companies House within 9 months of their accounting reference date (year-end). For your first set of accounts after incorporation, the deadline is 21 months from the date of incorporation. Missing this deadline incurs automatic penalties starting at £150 for accounts up to one month late, rising to £1,500 for accounts more than six months late.

Most UK SMEs are exempt from audit. To qualify for audit exemption, your company must meet at least two of the following: turnover below £10.2 million, balance sheet total below £5.1 million, and fewer than 50 employees. If you have subsidiaries, are a public company, or are regulated by the FCA, audit exemption may not apply. We will confirm your audit status as part of our onboarding.

Yes — we work directly with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, and Sage, as well as spreadsheet-based records. We will review your trial balance, make any necessary adjustments (accruals, prepayments, depreciation), and then produce the statutory accounts from the adjusted figures. We do not require your records to be perfect — part of our job is identifying and correcting errors before they reach the filed accounts.

Companies House imposes automatic civil penalties for late filing: £150 for accounts up to one month late, £375 for one to three months late, £750 for three to six months late, and £1,500 for over six months late. These penalties double if your accounts are late in two consecutive years. HMRC also imposes separate penalties for late filing of the CT600 tax return. We track all your deadlines and send reminders well in advance.

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