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Micro-entity eligibility check (2-out-of-3)

Quick check for the micro-entity thresholds (turnover/assets/employees) plus common exclusions. 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

Use annual figures. Balance sheet total means total assets (not net assets).

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.

Note

This is a simplified check. If you are close to thresholds or have edge cases, read the full thresholds guide.

Result

Likely outcome + next steps.

Summary

Likely eligible

Likely eligible as a micro-entity (based on 2-out-of-3 thresholds, and no exclusions selected).

Thresholds met: turnover ✓, assets ✓, employees ✓ (count: 3)

FAQ (with next steps)

I meet the thresholds — what do I file next?

Start with the micro-entity accounts guide (what’s included, FRS 105 basics, and filing steps).

What does “balance sheet total” mean in the thresholds?

It usually means total assets (not net assets). See the worked examples in our thresholds guide.