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  Classic Gardens November 26, 2009 at 1:22pm

  Please please go and see an accountant!!
  
  If what you say is correct and you have less than a week to put your forms in then they will do it for you.
  It shouldn't cost more than a couple of hundread pounds, you will save a lot more than that if done correctly.
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  Gary RK November 26, 2009 at 2:11pm

  Hi,
  Absolutely agree with Martin.
  
  Really, get and pay an accountant to do it. It saves sleepless nights and interest payments/fines if you get it wrong.
  
  There some accountants/franchises (ie TaxAssist) offer good small business packages...
  
  Concentrate on your strenghts - ie gardening/landscaping. I am sure some members know their way around these forms, but if like me you don't get someone qualified.
  
  Having had our accountants complete and file the returns recently, I know It pays for itself in the long run.
  
  Good luck
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  Graeme @ BGS November 26, 2009 at 2:21pm

  Seek help from an accountant.
  
  However the following link will direct you to a booklet which is a guide to the rules governing public disclosure of accounts by all limited companies.
  The booklet covers three main topics:
  Accounting reference dates (ARD). The ARD is the financial year-end. It is also the date that determines when accounts are due for delivery to Companies House. Every company has an ARD. Companies House must be told in advance when the date is about to be changed. It can be costly if you forget to tell them and prepare accounts to the wrong date. If you do, they will refuse registration of the accounts and you will have to prepare fresh accounts to the ARD held on record at Companies House.
  Preparing and filing accounts. There are deadlines by which accounts must be prepared and delivered to Companies House. If you miss the deadline an automatic penalty will be levied, without exception. So it is important that you, your accountants and your auditors are aware of the filing deadline.
  Content of accounts. The booklet cannot tell you how to prepare company accounts - your accountant has specialist knowledge of this. But it will tell you what documents make up a set of accounts, what exemptions you may be able to take advantage of, and whether you will need to appoint an auditor. You will find the relevant law in the Companies Act 1985 (as amended in 1989 and later).
  
  http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/about/gbhtml/gba3.shtml
  
  
  The contents of the booklet are as follows:
  
  *
  Introduction
  *
  1. Accounting reference dates
  *
  2. Preparing and filing accounts
  *
  3. Small and medium-sized company exemptions
  *
  4. Audit exemptions for small companies
  *
  5. Audit exemptions for dormant companies
  *
  6. Partnership accounts
  *
  7. Further information
  
  This is a guide only and should be read with the relevant legislation.
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  angel November 26, 2009 at 3:15pm

  yep, ihave spent 2 whole days in researching and learning...
  
  I must say, i have done it though! ;) As it s the 1st year of company, it was no need for tangibles....so, i am waiting to have a confirmation from them... :S should be all ok....
  
  I have to fill the CT600 tomorrow....
  
  
  thank you to alllll of you who gave me lots and lots of advice, i have taken them on board!!! I will let you know the outcome!
  
  Graeme @ The BGS Group said:

  Seek help from an accountant.
  
  However the following link will direct you to a booklet which is a guide to the rules governing public disclosure of accounts by all limited companies.
  The booklet covers three main topics:
  Accounting reference dates (ARD). The ARD is the financial year-end. It is also the date that determines when accounts are due for delivery to Companies House. Every company has an ARD. Companies House must be told in advance when the date is about to be changed. It can be costly if you forget to tell them and prepare accounts to the wrong date. If you do, they will refuse registration of the accounts and you will have to prepare fresh accounts to the ARD held on record at Companies House.
  Preparing and filing accounts. There are deadlines by which accounts must be prepared and delivered to Companies House. If you miss the deadline an automatic penalty will be levied, without exception. So it is important that you, your accountants and your auditors are aware of the filing deadline.
  Content of accounts. The booklet cannot tell you how to prepare company accounts - your accountant has specialist knowledge of this. But it will tell you what documents make up a set of accounts, what exemptions you may be able to take advantage of, and whether you will need to appoint an auditor. You will find the relevant law in the Companies Act 1985 (as amended in 1989 and later).
  
  http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/about/gbhtml/gba3.shtml
  
  
  The contents of the booklet are as follows:
  
  *
  Introduction
  *
  1. Accounting reference dates
  *
  2. Preparing and filing accounts
  *
  3. Small and medium-sized company exemptions
  *
  4. Audit exemptions for small companies
  *
  5. Audit exemptions for dormant companies
  *
  6. Partnership accounts
  *
  7. Further information
  
  This is a guide only and should be read with the relevant legislation.
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  angel November 27, 2009 at 10:36am

  wow, i have done it!! It has been accepted!! I am so over the moon!!!!
  
  Thank you all for allll your help, it has helped a lot!!
  
  By the way, i am not a gardener, we have a company doing computer games, applications, websites,.....and i am the director-secretary; this is my first year,, and i am sure from now on it will be ok; if i can do companies house, i am sure i can do anything !!!! :)
  
  
  
  
  Graeme @ The BGS Group said:

  Seek help from an accountant.
  
  However the following link will direct you to a booklet which is a guide to the rules governing public disclosure of accounts by all limited companies.
  The booklet covers three main topics:
  Accounting reference dates (ARD). The ARD is the financial year-end. It is also the date that determines when accounts are due for delivery to Companies House. Every company has an ARD. Companies House must be told in advance when the date is about to be changed. It can be costly if you forget to tell them and prepare accounts to the wrong date. If you do, they will refuse registration of the accounts and you will have to prepare fresh accounts to the ARD held on record at Companies House.
  Preparing and filing accounts. There are deadlines by which accounts must be prepared and delivered to Companies House. If you miss the deadline an automatic penalty will be levied, without exception. So it is important that you, your accountants and your auditors are aware of the filing deadline.
  Content of accounts. The booklet cannot tell you how to prepare company accounts - your accountant has specialist knowledge of this. But it will tell you what documents make up a set of accounts, what exemptions you may be able to take advantage of, and whether you will need to appoint an auditor. You will find the relevant law in the Companies Act 1985 (as amended in 1989 and later).
  
  http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/about/gbhtml/gba3.shtml
  
  
  The contents of the booklet are as follows:
  
  *
  Introduction
  *
  1. Accounting reference dates
  *
  2. Preparing and filing accounts
  *
  3. Small and medium-sized company exemptions
  *
  4. Audit exemptions for small companies
  *
  5. Audit exemptions for dormant companies
  *
  6. Partnership accounts
  *
  7. Further information
  
  This is a guide only and should be read with the relevant legislation.
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  Graeme @ BGS November 27, 2009 at 6:16pm

  Well done Angel,
  
  We gardeners are helpful people and only to glad to help out. Perhaps you will remember this site when you require the services of a professional landscaper etc.