Statutory Accounts · CT600 · Companies House

Annual Accounts &
Statutory Filings

Professionally prepared statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders. Filed accurately, on time, and presented in a way you can actually understand.

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Overview

Accounts that work for your business

Your annual accounts are far more than a legal obligation. They tell the story of your business's financial year — how much you earned, what you spent, what you owe, and what you own. Done well, they're a powerful management tool. Done poorly, they can leave money on the table, attract HMRC scrutiny, or damage your relationship with lenders and investors.

At DKAT, we prepare accounts that are technically accurate, fully compliant with UK accounting standards, and genuinely useful. We don't just hand you a set of numbers — we walk you through what they mean, how your business performed against the prior year, and what the figures tell us about the year ahead.

We handle the complete end-to-end process: from your bookkeeping records to the final signed accounts, your corporation tax return, and simultaneous filing with both HMRC and Companies House. One fixed fee, no surprises, and no missed deadlines.

Why file with DKAT?

We file with HMRC and Companies House simultaneously — saving you time
Fully digital process — sign your accounts online in minutes
We track your filing deadline so you never have to worry about it
Tax planning built into every year-end — not an optional extra
Clear, jargon-free explanation of every number
Professional indemnity insurance maintained

100%

On-time filing rate

£0

Penalties for our clients

Who This Service Is For

Annual accounts for every type of business

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Limited Companies

All private limited companies must file statutory accounts with Companies House and a corporation tax return with HMRC. We handle both simultaneously.

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LLPs & Partnerships

Limited Liability Partnerships have their own statutory filing obligations. We prepare LLP accounts and handle the members' tax returns as part of a fully joined-up service.

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Sole Traders

Sole traders don't file with Companies House, but your accounts form the basis of your self-assessment return. Accurate accounts mean accurate tax and better financial visibility.

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Start-Ups

Your first set of accounts sets the tone. We ensure your first statutory filing is correct from the outset and take the complexity off your plate so you can focus on growing.

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Growing Businesses

As your business scales, your accounts become more complex. We manage the transition from micro-entity to small company reporting as your turnover grows.

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Companies Switching Accountants

If you're unhappy with your current accountant, we handle the professional handover seamlessly and take on your filing obligations from day one.

What We Prepare

A complete year-end package

We handle every element of your year-end compliance — from the accounts themselves to the tax return, director's report and all statutory filings.

Statutory Accounts (FRS 102/105)

Full preparation of your year-end accounts including profit & loss account, balance sheet, notes to the accounts and a director's report — in compliance with UK GAAP and Companies House requirements.

Corporation Tax Return (CT600)

Preparation and submission of your company tax return to HMRC, including capital allowance calculations, loss relief, and any available reliefs such as R&D tax credits or the annual investment allowance.

Companies House Filing

We file your accounts with Companies House in the correct format (abbreviated or full, as appropriate), within the nine-month statutory deadline, avoiding automatic late filing penalties.

Tax Computation & Planning

We don't just calculate the tax you owe — we identify opportunities to reduce it. From timing of asset purchases to director pension contributions, your year-end is also a tax planning opportunity.

Dividend Documentation

Formal dividend vouchers and board minute resolutions for any dividends paid during the year, ensuring your records are legally sound and any future HMRC scrutiny can be easily satisfied.

Management Commentary

A plain-English summary of your year's financial performance, key ratios (gross margin, net margin, current ratio), year-on-year changes, and forward-looking observations for the year ahead.

Review & Adjustments

We review your records, identify any bookkeeping adjustments needed (accruals, prepayments, depreciation), and prepare a trial balance as the foundation of your accounts.

Accounts Preparation

We prepare your draft statutory accounts and tax computation, reconciling every balance and applying the appropriate accounting policies for your company size.

Tax Optimisation

Before finalising the accounts, we review your tax position and ensure all available reliefs and deductions have been captured — including any last-minute actions you can still take.

Client Review Meeting

We present the draft accounts to you — in person, by video or by email — and explain the key figures in plain English. Nothing is filed until you have reviewed and approved.

Simultaneous Filing

On your approval, we file with both HMRC and Companies House simultaneously and provide you with confirmation, a signed PDF of the accounts, and copies of all submissions for your records.

What's Included

End-to-end compliance, one fixed fee

Statutory accounts preparation (FRS 105 micro-entity or FRS 102 small company)
Profit & loss account, balance sheet and notes to the accounts
Director's report and signed accounts
Corporation Tax Return (CT600) preparation and submission to HMRC
Capital allowances schedule (AIA, WDA, FYA as applicable)
Companies House filing within statutory deadline
Dividend documentation and board minute templates
Plain-English management commentary and year-on-year analysis
Tax planning review at year-end to identify any final opportunities
Copy of all filed documents and HMRC/Companies House confirmations

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When must my annual accounts be filed?

Private limited companies must file accounts with Companies House within nine months of their accounting year-end. Your corporation tax return must be filed with HMRC within twelve months of the year-end, and any tax owed must be paid within nine months and one day. We track all deadlines on your behalf.

What format must the accounts be in?

The format depends on your company size. Most small companies file 'abridged' accounts at Companies House (which don't show the profit and loss publicly), while full accounts go to HMRC. Micro-entities (turnover below £632,000) can file even simpler accounts. We determine the right format for you.

Can I file micro-entity accounts?

You qualify for micro-entity (FRS 105) reporting if you meet at least two of: turnover under £632,000, balance sheet total under £316,000, fewer than 10 employees. Micro-entity accounts are simpler and disclose less information publicly — which many owner-managed businesses prefer.

Do I need an audit?

Most small companies are exempt from audit. You qualify for the audit exemption if you meet at least two of: turnover under £15m, balance sheet under £7.5m, fewer than 50 employees. Subsidiary companies and certain regulated entities have different requirements.

What if my bookkeeping isn't in good shape?

We can work with records in any condition. Our bookkeeping team can tidy up your records before year-end if needed — simply let us know and we'll provide a separate quote for the clean-up work before proceeding to accounts preparation.

Can you deal with HMRC correspondence and tax investigations?

Yes. As your registered agent with HMRC, we handle all correspondence on your behalf. If HMRC opens a compliance check into your company's accounts or tax return, our team manages the entire process — see our HMRC Compliance service for details.

Annual Accounts &Statutory Filings