Free WebFiling for accounts is ending — get ahead of it

File your company accounts with Companies House, the simple way

Companies House is ending free WebFiling for company accounts: from April 2028, accounts must be filed with commercial software. AccountsWebFiling lets company directors file their own micro-entity, dormant and small-company accounts online in minutes — no accountant required.

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✓ Validated against Companies House's own checks before you file ✓ Secure sign-in with two-factor authentication ✓ From £15 a year

Free accounts filing is going away. Now what?

For years, directors filed their company accounts for free through Companies House WebFiling. From April 2028 that route closes: web and paper filing of accounts ends, and accounts must be filed using commercial software. (The separate free HMRC and Companies House joint service for accounts and tax returns already closed in 2026.) Many directors of small and dormant companies are left without an obvious, affordable way to file themselves.

AccountsWebFiling fills that gap: a straightforward online tool that prepares your accounts in the correct iXBRL format and files them directly with Companies House — the same electronic filing route the professional software uses.

How it works

1. Find your company

Search the Companies House register — we fill in your company details and accounting dates for you.

2. Enter your figures

A guided form for your balance sheet. We can even bring forward last year's figures from the public record.

3. Validate & file

We check your accounts against Companies House's own validator, then submit them for you and track the result.

What you can file

Micro-entity accounts

FRS 105 — the simplest accounts, for the smallest companies. A balance sheet with the required statements.

Dormant company accounts

For companies that haven't traded — the quick annual filing that keeps you compliant.

Small-company accounts

FRS 102 Section 1A, full or abridged, filed filleted with Companies House.

Why AccountsWebFiling

Validated before you file — every set of accounts is checked against Companies House's own iXBRL validator, so surprises are caught early.
Company lookup & prior-year import — your details and accounting dates fill themselves in, and last year's figures can be brought forward from the public register.
Secure by design — passwordless sign-in with two-factor authentication, and your authentication codes stored encrypted.
Deadline reminders — we email you before your accounts are due, so you never miss a filing.
You stay in control — you file under your own company authentication code; we're the software, you're the director.

Simple pricing

£15

per year

File micro, dormant & small-company accounts
Companies House validation included
Company lookup & prior-year import
Deadline reminders

Get started

Preparing and validating accounts is free — you only need a subscription to file.

Frequently asked questions

Is Companies House WebFiling closing?

Companies House is moving to software-only accounts filing from April 2028 — free web and paper filing of company accounts ends then, and accounts must be filed using commercial software like AccountsWebFiling. (The separate free HMRC/Companies House joint accounts-and-tax service already closed in 2026.) WebFiling itself stays open for confirmation statements and other non-accounts filings.

What accounts can I file?

Unaudited micro-entity accounts (FRS 105), dormant company accounts, and small-company accounts (FRS 102 Section 1A), full or abridged.

Do I need an accountant?

No. We guide you through preparing and filing your own accounts, and validate them against Companies House's checks before you submit. If your affairs are complex, we'd still suggest professional advice.

Is this affiliated with Companies House?

No. AccountsWebFiling is independent software that files through the official Companies House electronic filing gateway.

How much does it cost?

£15 a year. Preparing and validating is free; a subscription is needed to file.