Submitting online represents the swiftest, simplest, and safest method to process your accounts.
Bear in mind that this article serves as a support tool and hence, it’s crucial to use your genuine company’s data and figures when actually processing your accounts.
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How to file your abridged accounts
Before you embark on filing, you’ll need to log in and authenticate to access the service. For this particular web content demonstration, we’re employing a placeholder account.
Once you’ve logged in successfully, you’ll be directed to the home page of the Companies House service. Your accounts should already be prepared at this phase.
Company Profile and Account Filing
Next, find and select the company you’re processing accounts for.
This will lead you to the company profile page where you’re expected to choose ‘file accounts’.
Dates adjacent to this button inform you about the timespans for your account filing. We’ll demonstrate here how to file accounts exclusive to Companies House. This calls for selecting ‘no’ at the ensuing prompt.
Selecting Abridged Accounts
On the next page, opt for the ‘abridged accounts’ alternative.
You’ll then need to confirm if your prepared accounts match the listed criteria. It’s paramount to realize your accounts must satisfy at least two criteria displayed. These criteria might change as we regularly update the online filing service.
Clicking either ‘no’ options will lead you back to the previous page or onto an external government site. However, for the purpose of this guide, we’ll opt for ‘yes’ and proceed.
The following page outlines the steps required to complete your accounts filing. Click ‘next’ to proceed.
Optional Adjustments and Mandatory Elements
The next screen is optional and is the place if you desire to modify your account dates. If you’re satisfied with the dates provided, select ‘yes’ and ‘next’ to continue.
The balance sheet is an obligatory inclusion in any set of prepared accounts. You should fill out this section using the figures given by your accountant.
Specific Instructions for First-year Accounts and Other Details
If your firm is submitting first-year accounts, only the current period will be displayed. Depending on your company type, you might have various sections to complete. For illustration, we’ll use exemplar data. Filling in certain fields may prompt a request for additional information, such as data pertaining to tangible or intangible assets. Fields that don’t apply to your company can be left blank. The balance sheet will balance itself provided the totals for net assets or liabilities and shareholder’s funds align. Once you’re pleased with your entered figures, choose ‘next’.
Final Steps and Confirmation
Carefully read the ensuing statement page and tick the box to confirm your agreement.
The next page seeks your confirmation of the financial reporting standards used in preparing your accounts. If in doubt, consult your accountant. For this guide, we’ll select the initial option and move forward.
Next, disclose your employee count. First-time filers will see only a singular time period displayed. You’ll then encounter several yes/no questions about your accounts. Clicking ‘yes’ prompts a request for detailed information on a new page. However, we’ll choose ‘no’ for these questions for this guide. After selecting your preference, click ‘next’.
Now comes the chance to review your content and amend it prior to filing. If you wish to modify anything, your screen will revert to your specified point, necessitating information reconfirmation for subsequent sections. If satisfied, select ‘next’ and approve your accounts, choosing a current director for the task.
You can download an unsigned draft of the accounts for review. When ready, hit ‘submit your accounts’ and they’ll be sent to Companies House.
Take a note of the submission number presented on the confirmation page as it could be needed for future queries. You’ll receive two emails: one confirming account receipt and the second notifying about account acceptance or rejection. That’s all it takes! You can sign out now.
