Filing Guides
Comprehensive guides to help UK limited companies file corporation tax returns and company accounts.
Complete Guides
How to File Self Assessment Online
File your self assessment tax return online step by step. Deadlines, registration, payments on account, and penalties explained for UK company directors.
Allowable Business Expenses for a Limited Company
Find out which costs a limited company can deduct from profits — staff, travel, office, equipment and more — and how to stay on the right side of HMRC.
Tax-Efficient Ways to Take Profit Out of Your Company
The most tax-efficient ways to take money out of your limited company — salary, dividends, pensions and benefits compared with current 2026–27 rates.
How to Register a Limited Company in the UK
A step-by-step guide to registering a limited company in the UK. Learn what you need, how to incorporate with Companies House, and what to do next.
How to Close a Limited Company
DS01, MVL or CVL? Compare all methods to close a UK limited company, final accounts obligations and what happens to assets at dissolution.
What Is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?
MTD for Income Tax is mandatory for sole traders and landlords from April 2026. Learn who must sign up, what qualifying income means, and how it works.
Business Banking for a Limited Company
Everything you need to know about business banking for a limited company: why you need one, what to look for, and how to open an account.
What Is IR35? Off-Payroll Working Explained
Learn what IR35 is, who it applies to, and how inside vs outside status is determined. A plain-English guide for UK contractors and directors.
Hiring Your First Employee: A Checklist
Everything you need to do before and after hiring your first employee in the UK — HMRC registration, right to work, pensions, and payroll.
How to Register as an Employer for PAYE
Step-by-step guide to registering as an employer for PAYE with HMRC. What you need, deadlines, and how to get your employer reference number.
Running Payroll for a Small Limited Company
How to run payroll for a small limited company: RTI submissions, director salary, paying HMRC, payslips, and year-end duties explained.
What is Making Tax Digital for VAT?
All VAT-registered UK businesses must use MTD-compatible software. Learn what's required, who's affected, and how to comply.
UK Small Business Tax Calendar
Every key tax date for UK limited companies in one place — corporation tax, accounts, Self Assessment, PAYE and VAT deadlines explained.
Limited Company Compliance Checklist
Every UK limited company has annual filing obligations. This checklist covers accounts, CT600, confirmation statements and ongoing director duties.
Workplace Pension Auto-Enrolment Explained
Understand your auto-enrolment duties as a UK employer: who to enrol, contribution rates, what to pay and how to stay compliant as a small limited company.
How to File CT600E for a Charity
Learn how incorporated charities file CT600E with HMRC — covering income categories, Gift Aid, exemptions, and common mistakes to avoid.
Business Insurance for Limited Companies
Which insurance does your limited company actually need? Covers employers' liability, professional indemnity, public liability, D&O, and what's tax-deductible.
Funding Options for a UK Limited Company
How to fund a UK limited company — from retained profit and bank loans to equity investment, government-backed schemes, grants, and crowdfunding.
Free Corporation Tax Filing: Complete UK Guide
File your corporation tax return for free. Compare free CT600 filing options and learn how to submit without paying software fees.
Best Corporation Tax Software UK: Complete Guide
Compare the best corporation tax software for UK companies. Features, pricing, and which is right for your business tax return.
Filing Company Accounts: Complete UK Guide
Everything you need to file company accounts with Companies House. Deadlines, formats, micro-entity requirements, and how to submit online.
Company Tax Return: Complete UK Filing Guide
Everything you need to know about filing your company tax return in the UK. Deadlines, what to include, and how to submit your CT600 to HMRC.
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How to File Micro-Entity Accounts Online
Step-by-step guide to filing micro-entity accounts online with Companies House. Learn who qualifies, what to include, and how to use iXBRL software to submit.
Filleted Accounts Explained: What Small Companies Can Withhold
Learn what filleted accounts are, who can file them, and what information small companies can legally withhold from the Companies House register.
Can I File My Own Company Accounts With Companies House?
Yes — UK company directors can file their own accounts with Companies House and HMRC. Learn what's involved, which accounts are simplest, and when to get help
How to File Small Company Accounts
Learn how to file small company accounts with Companies House — who qualifies, what abridged accounts are, the filing deadline, and how to submit.
Companies House Accounts Filing Deadlines
Find out when your company accounts are due at Companies House, how penalties work for late filing, and how the first-year deadline differs.
Companies House WebFiling Replacement Guide
Companies House WebFiling Closing: What Changes in 2028
Companies House Software-Only Filing 2028: Complete Guide
Filing Accounts After April 2028: What You Need to Know
Filing Your Second Year Company Accounts
Your second year accounts follow a tighter 9-month deadline. Learn what changes, when it's due, and how to avoid late filing penalties.
Connecting Your Company to Companies House
How to authorise your company with Companies House for online account filing. Find your 6-character authentication code and submit accounts digitally.
Filing Accounts After a Company Name Change
Changed your company name? Here's how it affects your accounts and CT600 filings, plus how to avoid the name mismatch errors that cause rejections.
Companies House Accounts Deadlines: Key Dates
Know your Companies House accounts filing deadline. Private companies have 9 months to file. See penalties for late filing and how to avoid them.
Micro-Entity Accounts: What You Can File
Learn what micro-entity accounts are, who qualifies, and how to file simplified accounts to Companies House. Complete guide with 2025 thresholds.
Companies House vs HMRC: Understanding Both Filings
Understand the difference between Companies House and HMRC filings. Learn what you need to file with each, deadlines, and how they work together.
Dormant Company Accounts: Filing Requirements
What accounts must a dormant company file? Learn about simplified dormant accounts, exemptions, and how to file them with TinyTax.
Late Filing Penalties for Company Accounts
What are the penalties for filing company accounts late? Learn about Companies House fines from £150 to £1,500 and how to avoid them.
iXBRL Accounts Explained: What UK Companies Need to Know
Learn what iXBRL accounts are, why Companies House requires them, and how to generate them for your UK company filing.
How to Change Your Company Accounting Period
Learn how to change your company's accounting reference date, the rules for shortening and extending, and the impact on your filing deadlines.
Striking Off a Company: Complete Guide
How to strike off and dissolve a limited company: eligibility rules, what to do first, the DS01 form, costs, timescales, and what happens after you apply.