During your company's first 12 months.

Inland Revenue will send you a short form (CT41G) to confirm your company details. You must complete and return it (or ask your Accountant to do so).

Companies House may send you Form 225 to change your company's accounting year. You do not need to respond unless you wish to change the date when Accounts will become due.

Keep your Statutory Company Register and other records up-to-date and make sure you record all invoices and other financial transactions. Good preparation will make the year-end tasks easier.

At the end of your first year.

You must complete an Annual Return. Companies House will send you Form 363s (partly completed). Answer all their questions and return it with their 'filing fee' (currently £15). The answers should be in your Statutory Company Register.

Have your Accountant make up your Annual Accounts for Inland Revenue and file a copy at Companies House.

The deadline for filing Accounts is normally 3-6 months after the company year-end... but late filing will incur a penalty!

Congratulations!

We wish you well with your new company.