Maintaining compliance with HMRC and Companies House is a legal obligation for all UK limited companies. However, many small businesses, startups, and non-resident company directors find it challenging to manage accounting requirements without hiring a full-time accountant.
The good news? You don’t need to hire in-house to stay compliant. With professional outsourced services from CG Incorporations, your business can meet all legal obligations while saving time and money.
Why UK Accounting Compliance Is Crucial
Under UK law, limited companies must prepare and submit specific financial reports and tax filings each year. These include:
- Annual statutory accounts (Companies Act 2006)
- Corporation Tax return (CT600) under the Corporation Tax Act 2010
- VAT returns (if VAT registered)
- PAYE and payroll submissions to HMRC
- Confirmation statement to Companies House
Failure to meet these requirements can lead to:
- Penalties and interest charges
- Legal enforcement by HMRC or Companies House
- Company dissolution or director disqualification
Common Challenges Without an In-House Accountant
Many company directors—especially non-residents—are unfamiliar with UK tax laws, deadlines, and filing procedures. Managing this on your own means dealing with:
- Ever-changing HMRC guidelines
- Risk of misfiling or late submissions
- Lack of access to professional tax planning
- Administrative burden that distracts from core business operations
How CG Incorporations Can Help
At CG Incorporations, we offer a full range of UK company tax and accounting services to help businesses of all sizes stay compliant and tax-efficient—without the cost of hiring internal staff.
- Annual Accounts Preparation & Filing: We prepare compliant statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP or FRS 105 and file them with Companies House on your behalf.
- Corporation Tax Return (CT600): Our accountants ensure your corporation tax return is prepared and submitted to HMRC accurately and on time.
- VAT Services: We handle VAT registration, ongoing submissions, and guidance on Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance.
- Payroll & PAYE: Our PAYE and payroll services include RTI submissions, payslip generation, and pension auto-enrolment compliance.
- Confirmation Statement Filing: We submit your annual confirmation statement to Companies House, confirming your company details are up to date.
- Tax Planning & Advisory: Get strategic advice to reduce your corporation tax liabilities within legal limits using HMRC-approved methods.
Why Choose CG Incorporations?
- Qualified UK accountants with extensive experience in SME and non-resident company compliance.
- Cost-effective solutions tailored to your business size and structure.
- Complete HMRC & Companies House compliance guaranteed.
- Friendly, multilingual support for international directors and UK entrepreneurs alike.
Get Peace of Mind—Without Hiring In-House
Whether you're running your business from the UK or overseas, CG Incorporations ensures your company meets all statutory and tax obligations under UK law.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, but it’s strongly recommended. While directors are legally responsible for ensuring filings are accurate, using a qualified accountant like CG Incorporations helps you avoid penalties and ensures compliance with UK tax laws.
Late filings to Companies House or HMRC can result in automatic financial penalties. Persistent non-compliance can lead to company dissolution or legal action against directors.
Only if your taxable turnover exceeds the current VAT threshold (£90,000 as of 2024/25). However, voluntary VAT registration may be beneficial in some cases. We can assess and handle this for you.
Yes! We specialise in helping non-resident directors and international clients manage their UK company obligations fully remotely.
Absolutely. We work strictly within UK accounting and tax laws and ensure all filings meet HMRC and Companies House standards.
Published: 7/1/2025 12:45:35 PM. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice.
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