Switching from Companies House WebFiling: Step-by-Step

Companies House WebFiling for accounts closes on 1 April 2027. If you've been using WebFiling, here's how to switch to commercial software.

Before You Start

What You'll Need

• Company registration number
• Companies House authentication code
• Previous years' accounts for reference
• Accounting records for next filing

Choose Your Software

• TinyTax — Free for micro-entities
• TaxCalc — £100+/year
• IRIS — £200+/year
• Sage — £150+/year

Step-by-Step Switch

Step 1: Create Software Account

1. Visit your chosen software provider
2. Register with company email
3. Verify your account

Step 2: Add Your Company

1. Enter company registration number
2. Software auto-populates company details
3. Verify information is correct

Step 3: Set Up Authentication

1. Enter Companies House authentication code
2. Verify connection to CH systems
3. Test if available

Step 4: Prepare Accounts

1. Enter financial information
2. Software generates iXBRL automatically
3. Review accounts preview

Step 5: Submit

1. Final review of accounts
2. Submit electronically to Companies House
3. Receive confirmation

What's Different from WebFiling?

Timeline

• Now: Choose software
• 2026: Set up and test
• April 2027: WebFiling closes
• After April 2027: Use software for all filings

Summary

• WebFiling for accounts closes April 2027
• Switch to commercial software
• Free options available (TinyTax)
• Start early to avoid deadline pressure

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