Why do I need software to file my accounts?
HMRC's free online service has closed
HMRC says its "File your accounts and Company Tax Return" online service closed on 31 March 2026. From 1 April 2026 HMRC says you should use commercial software to file annual accounts and Company Tax Returns. You can still file a paper return if you have a reasonable excuse or are filing in Welsh.
Companies House is moving to software
GOV.UK says that from 1 April 2028 you must use commercial software to file accounts with Companies House.
Choosing software
Yearfile is one of several choices. You may want to compare. Both offices publish lists:
- Companies House: Find software for filing company accounts. Companies House says it "does not endorse or recommend particular products".
- HMRC: List of commercial software suppliers for Corporation Tax. HMRC says it "is not able to recommend or endorse any one product or service over another".
What does it cost?
See pricing.