Chiral Accountants
Limited Company Accountants
End-to-end accounting and tax compliance for Limited Companies. Statutory Accounts, Corporation Tax (CT600), Director Payroll, and tax-efficient planning.
Statutory Accounts and Corporation Tax (CT600)
As a Limited Company, you have two critical annual filing duties: submitting Statutory Annual Accounts to Companies House and filing your Corporation Tax Return (CT600) with HMRC. Failure to meet either deadline results in fines.
- Accurate preparation and filing of Statutory Accounts (Companies House).
- Calculation and submission of the Corporation Tax Return (CT600).
- Professional representation as your agent with both regulatory bodies.
Why Companies Choose Our Annual Filing Service
We ensure compliance by managing both submissions simultaneously, using the required digital formats. We also advise you on capital allowances and allowable expenses to legally minimise your Corporation Tax liability.
More About Annual AccountsNeed Full Support?
Our monthly Limited Company Accounts Packages include ongoing bookkeeping, all compliance, and annual accounts and Corporation Tax Return as standard, removing the risk of unexpected annual bills.
See Our Limited Company PackagesWhat Does Running a Limited Company Actually Involve?
Trading as a limited company gives you limited liability and can offer scope for tax-efficient planning, but it comes with more ongoing administration than being a sole trader. As a separate legal entity, your company has its own set of annual obligations to Companies House and HMRC, on top of your own personal tax position as a director.
- Companies House filings — an annual Confirmation Statement plus your Statutory Accounts
- Corporation Tax — calculating and paying tax on company profits, then filing your CT600
- Director's payroll — PAYE and National Insurance if you take a salary from the company
- VAT — registration and returns, if your turnover requires it or you register voluntarily
- Keeping business and personal finances separate, since the company is legally distinct from you
Know What You're Signing Up For
As a director, you take on legal responsibilities that go beyond simply running the business day-to-day — including filing accurate accounts on time, keeping proper company records, and acting in the company's best interests.
We've written a full, dedicated guide covering this in detail, so we won't repeat it all here.
Read Our Guide: Legal Responsibilities of a Company DirectorWe Help You Stay on Top of It
Part of our role is making sure you never miss a deadline or filing obligation as a director. Our Accounts Packages keep your compliance on track throughout the year, not just at year-end.
See Our PackagesFrequently Asked Questions About Limited Companies
What is the difference between Statutory Accounts and the CT600?
Statutory Accounts are prepared for the public record and submitted to Companies House. The CT600 is the Corporation Tax return, submitted separately to HMRC, which is used to calculate the company's tax liability based on the profits shown in the accounts.
How is a Director's salary different from a dividend?
A director's salary is an expense to the company and is subject to PAYE and National Insurance. A dividend is a share of company profits paid to shareholders (often the director) and is subject to different tax rates, sometimes being more tax-efficient for small company owners.
How long does a Limited Company have to file its accounts?
Statutory Accounts must generally be filed with Companies House within 9 months of the company's financial year-end.
Do I need a separate business bank account?
Yes. Since your limited company is a separate legal entity from you personally, its finances need to be kept separate — a dedicated business bank account is essential for accurate bookkeeping and compliance.
What is a Confirmation Statement?
A Confirmation Statement is a short annual filing to Companies House that confirms your company's core details (directors, registered office, shareholders, etc.) are up to date. It's separate from your Statutory Accounts and has its own filing deadline.
What are a director's main legal responsibilities?
Directors are legally responsible for things like filing accurate accounts on time, keeping proper company records, and acting in the company's best interests. See our full guide on director responsibilities for a detailed breakdown.