Accounting in the UK.
The accounting records, annual accounts and tax return of your limited company are handled with our contracted accounting office in London; we monitor the Companies House and HMRC calendar.
- Annual accounts
- Corporation tax return
- Confirmation statement
Our Accounting Service Approach.
- Accounting since 1996Thirty years of experience in accounting and tax.
- One point of contact after formationAccounting is carried out with a contracted office; your point of contact remains the Ortac Global team.
- Our own office in LondonThe registered address and official mail service are provided by our office.
- Sage and XeroWe work with the accounting software in common use in the UK.
Service Scope and Limits.
Getting startedTax reference, corporation tax registration and document flow.
Setting up tax registration and the accounting routine
The company's tax reference (UTR) is sent by HMRC by post to our London address. Corporation tax registration is made within three months of the company starting its activity. The way documents are sent to us is agreed at the outset.
Expected from you
- Bank transactions
- Sales and purchase invoices
- Contracts
BookkeepingInvoices and bank transactions are recorded regularly.
Income, expense and bank records
Records are kept on Sage or Xero. Records kept regularly during the year form the basis of the year-end accounts and the return.
VATRegistration is mandatory if annual turnover exceeds £90,000; below this amount it is voluntary.
VAT registration and returns
A company above the threshold registers for VAT and files returns for each period. Where your customer profile requires it, voluntary registration below the threshold is also possible; we assess the option suited to your situation together with you.
Points to note
- If you trade in goods: A company buying and selling goods with Great Britain must also obtain an EORI number; this application falls outside our service scope.
Annual AccountsThe accounts are filed with Companies House and the return (CT600) with HMRC.
Annual accounts and tax return
Annual accounts are filed with Companies House within nine months of the financial year end; for first accounts the period is 21 months from incorporation. The corporation tax return is filed within 12 months of the end of the period, and the tax is paid within nine months and one day.
Points to note
- Personal tax opinions: Any filing obligation in your country of residence remains your own responsibility; we review your situation in the consultation.
Confirmation StatementThe company's details are confirmed to Companies House every year.
Confirmation statement and register
Director, shareholder and address details are confirmed to Companies House once a year; the fee is £50. Notifying the register of changes made during the year is also handled by us.
Points to note
- If you pay yourself a salary: If you pay yourself a salary as a director, a payroll (PAYE) registration is also required.
Annual Accounting Calendar.
In the UK, deadlines are fixed and late penalties apply automatically. We monitor the four dates.
- Every yearConfirmation statement
Confirmation of the company's details to Companies House; fee £50.
- 9 monthsAnnual accounts
From the financial year end; first accounts within 21 months of incorporation.
From £150 to £1,500; doubled for two consecutive years.
- 12 monthsTax return
Corporation tax return (CT600), from the end of the period.
£200 for one day late, a further £200 after 3 months (since 2026).
- 9 months 1 dayTax payment
From the end of the period; paid before the return.
What Regular Accounting Provides.
- Avoiding late penaltiesPenalties apply automatically to accounts and returns filed late.
- Readiness for bank and Stripe requestsAccount and collection channels request company documents.
- Documented basis for dividendsYour tax return in your country of residence rests on the company's accounts.
- A regular register recordRecords are public; late filings are visible on the register.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Yes. The confirmation statement and the annual accounts are filed with Companies House even if there is no activity. What is required for tax depends on the company's position with HMRC; we assess it together with you.
Within nine months of the financial year end. For the first accounts of a newly formed company, the period is 21 months from incorporation.
The penalty applies automatically. For accounts it ranges from £150 to £1,500 depending on the length of the delay, and is doubled for a delay in two consecutive years. For the return, the penalty for one day's delay is £200; if the delay exceeds three months, a further £200 is added.
It is mandatory if annual turnover exceeds £90,000; below this amount it is voluntary. Where your customer profile requires it, we recommend voluntary registration.
The rate is 19% on profits up to £50,000 and 25% above £250,000; in between, the rate rises gradually.
We work with Sage and Xero. The software used is determined by the company's transaction structure.
Yes; however, even if you are the company's only employee, a payroll (PAYE) registration is required. We assess the salary and dividend options together with their tax implications.
The scope varies with transaction volume and VAT registration; the fee is notified in writing after the consultation.