Accounts filing options chooser (UK)
Quick “what should I do next?” path for micro-entities vs abridged/filleted options. Always confirm with official guidance.
Use approximate annual numbers—rounding is fine for this quick check.
Source (Companies House filing): GOV.UK micro-entities, small and dormant companies
Inputs
Enter what you know. If you’re unsure about “small company” criteria, you can still use this as a link hub.
Micro-entity exclusions (tick if applicable)
Part of a group
If an exclusion applies, micro-entity exemptions may not be available.
Charity
If an exclusion applies, micro-entity exemptions may not be available.
Public company
If an exclusion applies, micro-entity exemptions may not be available.
Financial sector company
If an exclusion applies, micro-entity exemptions may not be available.
If not micro: small/abridged preferences
I qualify as a “small company” (confirmed)
This tool won’t guess small-company thresholds. Tick this only if you’ve confirmed eligibility.
All members/shareholders consent to abridged accounts
Abridged accounts typically require member consent.
Prefer not to show profit & loss on the public register (if allowed)
This is commonly where “filleted” filing comes in.
Reminder
“Abridged vs filleted vs micro” is easy to mix up. If you only read one thing, use the guide page and follow the decision tree.
FAQ (with next steps)
I keep hearing “abridged”, “filleted”, and “micro” — what should I read first?
Read Abridged accounts vs micro-entity accounts (UK) for a clean mental model + decision tree.
I’m micro-entity — what do I file and where?
Start with the micro-entity guide and how to file company accounts. For HMRC obligations, see the CT600 guide.