Expert Accountants for Small Charitable Company

A charitable company is a charity that is incorporated as a limited company. It's registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, meaning it's regulated by both charity law and company law.

Key differences from other charity structures:

• Provides limited liability protection for directors/trustees
• Subject to Companies Act 2006 requirements
• Files accounts with both Companies House and Charity Commission
• Can claim charitable tax reliefs (subject to conditions)
• More flexible governance structure than CIOs

Yes, charitable companies must file annual accounts with Companies House, just like any other limited company. They must also file separate accounts and an annual return with the Charity Commission.

The filing deadline is typically 9 months after your financial year end. Our accountants ensure all deadlines are met to avoid late filing penalties from both regulators.

Charitable companies must prepare their accounts in accordance with:

• FRS 102 - The UK accounting standard
• Charity SORP - Statement of Recommended Practice for charities
• Companies Act 2006 - Company law requirements

Our accountants are experts in FRS 102 and Charity SORP, ensuring your accounts meet all regulatory requirements.

Charitable companies can claim tax relief on their charitable activities, but they still need to complete a corporation tax return (CT600) if they receive a notice to file from HMRC.

Tax benefits may include:

• Corporation tax relief on charitable expenditure
• Variable rate of relief on trading income
• Exemption from capital gains tax on charitable disposals
• Business rates relief (subject to conditions)

Not necessarily. Charitable companies may qualify for an independent examination instead of a full audit if they meet certain criteria:

• Income under £1 million (for examination)
• Income under £250,000 (if charity is small)
• Under certain thresholds for gross assets

We provide independent examination services as a cost-effective alternative to audit for eligible charitable companies.

We offer fixed-fee pricing for charitable company accounting services with no hidden costs. The exact fee depends on your organisation's size, income, complexity, and the services you require.

Our packages typically include annual accounts, corporation tax returns (if required), Charity Commission filing support, and ongoing accountancy advice. Book a free consultation to receive a tailored quote.