NEW ACCOUNTS FILING RULES
For Limited Companies
Major changes to company filing requirements are on the way. From 1 April 2027, all UK companies will have to submit their accounts digitally through approved commercial software – paper and web-filing will no longer be accepted. Smaller companies will also have to disclose more financial information, marking one of the biggest shifts in Companies House reporting for years.
Although 2027 may sound far off, businesses that prepare now will find the transition smooth and stress-free – and Bonmont can help you get there.
WHAT'S CHANGING?
The reforms aim to improve transparency and accuracy in company reporting. Key updates include:
Mandatory software filing: All accounts must be submitted through recognised accounting software – spreadsheets or manual filings won’t be accepted.
More detail for small and micro-entities:
Micro-entities will now need to file a profit & loss account.
Small companies must include a directors’ report alongside their accounts.
Digital ID verification: Directors and people filing accounts will need to confirm their identity with Companies House.
WHY YOU SHOULD ACT NOW
Adapting early will save time, cost, and disruption later. By 2027, all bookkeeping and accounting systems must be compatible with the new filing framework. Waiting until the deadline could mean rushing to implement software, retraining staff, or re-formatting records under pressure.
Bonmont recommends:
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Reviewing your bookkeeping software now to ensure it will support digital filing.
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Updating your internal processes to produce the extra disclosures automatically.
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Keeping records digitally in real time, rather than waiting until year-end.
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Booking a compliance review with Bonmont to identify any gaps early.
HOW BONMONT CAN HELP
We’re already preparing clients for the new system. Whether you currently use Excel, QuickBooks, Xero, or another platform, Bonmont can help you:
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Select software that meets the 2027 standards.
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Integrate bookkeeping, VAT, and accounts into one smooth workflow.
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Update your chart of accounts and templates for the new disclosure rules.
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File your first fully compliant set of accounts without stress.
Our goal is to make sure your systems, reports, and deadlines are ready long before the rules take effect — giving you complete confidence that compliance is handled and your time is free to focus on running your business.
READY TO GET AHEAD?
The new filing rules are coming — but early preparation means there’s nothing to worry about.
Contact Bonmont today for an accounts compliance review and personalised plan to transition your business smoothly to the 2027 requirements.
