Companies House WebFiling Replacement Guide

Companies House WebFiling for accounts closes on 1 April 2028. This guide helps you find the best replacement and make a smooth transition.

> Two different services. The joint HMRC and Companies House service for filing accounts together with the Company Tax Return closed on 31 March 2026. Companies House WebFiling for accounts is a separate service and stays open until 1 April 2028. Companies House originally planned software-only filing for April 2027 and moved it back a year.

What You're Replacing

WebFiling for accounts has offered:

• Free online accounts preparation
• Direct Companies House submission
• Abridged accounts option
• Paper filing backup

Best Replacement: TinyTax

Cost: From £20/year — see current pricing

TinyTax is the closest like-for-like replacement:

Other Options

Paid Software

• TaxCalc — From £100/year
• IRIS — From £200/year
• Sage — From £150/year

Accountant Services

• Let an accountant file for you
• Cost: £150–£500+ per year

How to Switch

1. Create account with chosen software
2. Add company using registration number
3. Connect to Companies House
4. Prepare accounts using software
5. Submit electronically

What's Different

New Disclosure Requirements

• No more abridged accounts
• Micro-entities must file P&L
• More detailed notes required

Better Features

• Real-time validation
• Error prevention
• Combined HMRC filing (with TinyTax)

Timeline

Summary

• WebFiling for accounts closes April 2028
• Affordable replacement (TinyTax, from £20/year) available
• More disclosure required
• Switch early to learn software

TinyTax replaces WebFiling affordably. Get started →