12/06/2026
📢 Important Update for Limited Companies & LLPs!
The government has confirmed it will press ahead with accounts filing reforms at Companies House — but with a key delay and a privacy option that many businesses will welcome.
🗓️ New implementation date: April 2028 (pushed back from April 2027)
Here's what's changing:
✅ Small companies and micro-entities will now be required to file a Profit & Loss Account with Companies House — but you'll have the option to opt out of it appearing on the public register.
✅ All accounts must be filed via commercial software (no more paper or web-based filing).
✅ Abridged accounts will no longer be an option.
✅ A strengthened eligibility statement will be required for companies claiming an audit exemption.
✅ All parts of annual accounts must be filed together.
✅ The number of times a company can shorten its accounting reference period will be reduced.
Importantly, where companies opt out of public P&L publication, Companies House, HMRC and law enforcement will still have access to those figures.
With the April 2028 start date, businesses will have one full accounting year plus 9 months to prepare — that's 21 months in total.
What does this mean for you? If you'd like to discuss how these changes may affect your company's filing requirements, get in touch with us today. 👇
