Corporation tax and annual accounts, filed right
Annual accounts and your CT600 are non-negotiable for every limited company, but they're also a chance to plan, not just comply. We prepare both from clean data, claim the reliefs you're owed, and explain your tax bill long before it's due.
What's included
Statutory annual accounts
Year-end accounts prepared to FRS 105 / FRS 102 standards and filed with Companies House.
CT600 corporation tax return
Your company tax return prepared accurately and submitted to HMRC on time.
Tax computation & planning
We calculate what you owe and identify legitimate reliefs to reduce your bill.
Capital allowances
We claim the allowances you're entitled to on equipment, assets, and qualifying spend.
R&D relief signposting
If you're doing qualifying innovation, we flag R&D tax relief and point you to specialist support.
Deadline & payment reminders
We track your accounts and CT deadlines so you never face an automatic penalty.
Why founders choose Beacon & Ledger
Accounts and CT600 prepared from clean, reconciled Xero data. Accurate, not estimated.
We explain your tax bill in plain English, well before it's due, so there are no surprises.
We actively look for reliefs and allowances rather than just filing the bare minimum.
ACCA-qualified preparation and review. Your filings stand up to scrutiny.
Everything filed on time with both Companies House and HMRC, every year.
Book a free 30-minute call
Year end approaching? Book a free call and we'll make sure your accounts and tax are handled properly.
Common questions
What's the difference between annual accounts and a corporation tax return?
Annual accounts are the statutory financial statements you file with Companies House. The CT600 is your corporation tax return filed with HMRC, which calculates the tax due. They're related but separate filings with different deadlines. We handle both together.
When are my corporation tax and accounts due?
Your corporation tax is normally due nine months and one day after your accounting period ends, while the CT600 return is due within 12 months. Statutory accounts are due at Companies House nine months after year end. We track all of these for you.
What is the corporation tax rate?
For the 2024/25 period, the main rate is 25% for profits over £250,000, with a 19% small profits rate for profits up to £50,000 and marginal relief in between. We calculate the exact rate that applies to your company.
How can I reduce my corporation tax bill legitimately?
Through capital allowances, allowable expenses, pension contributions, and reliefs such as R&D where applicable. Good bookkeeping throughout the year is what makes these claims possible. We plan for this rather than discovering it at year end.
Can you file my first set of accounts?
Absolutely. First-year accounts can be confusing because the period often isn't a neat 12 months. We handle the timing, the filings, and explain what it all means so your first year is straightforward.
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