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This is an official email to your registered email address from Companies 
House. This email has been sent to all companies on our register. This email 
provides an update on changes to how companies will file their annual 
accounts from 1 April 2027, includi…




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This is an official email to your registered email address from Companies 
House. This email has been sent to all companies on our register.

This email provides an update on changes to how companies will file their 
annual accounts from 1 April 2027, including the need to use software and 
new reporting requirements.

  _____

From 1 April 2027, all companies will need to file their annual accounts 
using commercial software. This means we’ll be closing our web and 
paper-based systems for account filings on that date. Whether you file 
accounts yourself or through an accountant or agent, you’ll need to use 
software from that point forward.

We’re contacting you now to give you plenty of time to prepare – you’ll have 
one full accounting year, plus 9 months, to make the switch (a total of 21 
months).

If you already file your accounts using software, you do not need to take 
any action.

  _____


What’s changing


From 1 April 2027:


*	accounts must be filed digitally using software – web and paper filing 
options for accounts will no longer be available from this date
*	profit and loss accounts will be required for small and micro-entity 
companies
*	other changes are planned, including updates to audit exemptions and 
accounting reference periods – we’ll share more information about these in 
the coming months

You’ll still be able to use our online services to file other documents like 
confirmation statements and director updates – these are not affected by 
this change.

  _____


Why these changes are happening


These changes are being introduced as part of a broader reform package under 
the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.

The move to software filing is a critical step in improving the accuracy and 
quality of data on the register by reducing errors and formatting issues. It 
will also speed up processing times and help Companies House detect and 
prevent fraud more effectively.

For companies, this change will streamline the filing process and offer a 
more secure way to submit your accounts compared to paper filings.

Making basic profit and loss information available on the register aims to 
improve conditions for accessing credit, including trade credit lending, as 
well as helping to provide confidence for those who want to do business with 
a company. It will also reduce the risk of deliberate misuse of minimal 
disclosure options to hide money laundering and other fraudulent activity.

We’ve published guidance on GOV.UK to help companies make the switch to 
software filing 
<https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-software-to-file-your-companys-information> 
and we’ll continue to provide guidance and support throughout the 
transition. We also recommend speaking to your accountant or software 
provider to make sure you’re ready.

  _____


How to keep up to date


Read all the latest updates on our Changes to UK company law website 
<https://changestoukcompanylaw.campaign.gov.uk/?utm_source=notify> , keep an 
eye on our social channels and sign up for our regular email newsletters 
<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKCH/subscriber/new> .

  _____

You’ve received this email because you provided this registered email 
address to Companies House. You cannot unsubscribe from emails to the 
registered email address as this is a legal requirement under the Companies 
Act 2006. We will only use this email address to communicate about your 
company. The registered email address will not appear on the public 
register. 

To change the company’s registered email address, go to Update a registered 
email address 
<https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/registered-email-address> 
.

Please email enquiries@companieshouse.gov.uk 
<mailto:enquiries%40companieshouse.gov.uk>  if you did not provide this 
email address as a registered email address.






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software filing is a critical step in improving the accuracy and quality =
of data on the register by reducing errors and formatting issues. It =
will also speed up processing times and help Companies House detect and =
prevent fraud more effectively.</p><p style=3D"Margin: 0 0 20px 0; =
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