September 6, 2026
How to File Dormant Company Accounts (Form AA02)
Dormant accounts are free to file but the 9-month deadline and £150 penalty still apply. Step-by-step AA02 guide, what goes on the form, and…
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Plain-English guides to company accounts, Corporation Tax, VAT, Self Assessment, MTD and payroll.
September 6, 2026
What Is a Dormant Company? HMRC vs Companies House Definitions
Companies House and HMRC use different dormancy tests. See both definitions, the permitted transactions, and how a company can be dormant for one but…
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Self Assessment Filing Service Cost: What Should You Pay in 2026?
Real 2026 market prices for Self Assessment filing — software from £59, subscriptions from £38 + VAT, and what actually drives an accountant's fee…
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Do I Need to File a Self Assessment? 12 Scenarios Explained
Twelve real situations with a straight answer on whether you need to file a Self Assessment return — plus the £1,000 threshold and the…
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Self Assessment Deadlines 2026/27: Every HMRC Date That Matters
Every Self Assessment deadline for 2025/26 and 2026/27 — registration, paper, online, payments on account and MTD quarterly updates, in full tables.
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How to Register for Self Assessment Online (Step-by-Step)
Register for Self Assessment by 5 October 2026. Step-by-step CWF1 and SA1 guide, UTR timings, and the GOV.UK One Login change most guides have…
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CT600 Filing Service Cost: What UK Companies Pay in 2026
CT600 filing costs £120–£600 + VAT with an accountant, or £59–£195 DIY. Real 2026 prices compared, what drives quotes up, and why HMRC's free…
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Micro-Entity Thresholds 2026: Does Your Company Qualify?
The micro-entity thresholds rose to £1m turnover and £500k balance sheet from April 2025. See the full qualifying test, the two-year rule, and who's…
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How to File a Confirmation Statement Online (CS01 Guide)
Step-by-step CS01 filing guide. The authentication code takes up to 10 working days, and Companies House will not accept the statement until all directors…
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Confirmation Statements Explained: What, When and How Much
A confirmation statement costs £50 online or £110 on paper from 1 February 2026. The 12-month review period, the 14-day window, and what you…
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