Closure of HMRC's online filing service

[KBSFUK]

Hello Everyone,

I have a small limited business with a very modest turnover. I have always submitted the year end accounts and CT600 myself via HMRC's online filing service (I have a background in Accountancy)

I have recently found out that they are closing this service on the 31st March 2026.

I use Sage to produce my accounts, however the software they provide to submit year end accounts is only available to accountancy firms.

I'm not really sure what to do going forward. Is anyone aware of any software that I can use to submit my year end tax calculations and accounts that won't cost a fortune and is suitable for a small business like me?

Thanks in advance.

 

[DontAsk]

I successfully used VT Accounts this year.

I was already using VT Transaction+, but that is not a pre-requisite as far as I am aware. I decided to part ways with my accountant and DIY everything, as I have spare time.

 

[DWS]

I successfully used VT Accounts this year.

I was already using VT Transaction+, but that is not a pre-requisite as far as I am aware. I decided to part ways with my accountant and DIY everything, as I have spare time.

I use VT for my clients bookkeeping and then other tax software to submit the accounts to HMRC, I did not think VT had the capability to submit a CT600 to HMRC?

 

[DontAsk]

I did not think VT had the capability to submit a CT600 to HMRC?

Yes, sorry, I submitted the accounts from the software, but did the CT online.

 

[DontAsk]

HMRC provide a list of commercial software https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...corporation-tax-commercial-software-suppliers they flag which ones are suitable for self filers. No ide what the criteria are for that.

I just looked at https://easydigitalfiling.com/ who charge £80 for CT alone, more if you want them to also submit IXBRL accounts. I'll probably try them next year.

 

[MyAccountantOnline]

I've not used it for a long time but TaxCalc is worth a look - they do single user versions of the CT software

TaxCalc - UK taxation software

Integrated tax return and accounts production - fast, efficient and affordable software for practices, businesses and self-assessment.

www.taxcalc.com

 

[TheoNe]

That’s really frustrating, especially for small businesses that just want to keep things simple. A lot of us are in the same boat with HMRC closing the service. There are a few low-cost CT600 filing options out there, like TaxCalc or Absolute, which are designed for individuals as well as accountants. They’re not free, but they’re cheaper than going through a firm. Might be worth keeping an eye on whether more budget-friendly tools pop up closer to 2026 too.

 

[NickZ]

Not only that.
To verify the UK Government insists in bio metrical documentation.
People from countries not providing bio metrical documents are basically shut out.

 

[fisicx]

To verify the UK Government insists in bio metrical documentation.

As it should. Far too much fraud happening.

 

[NickZ]

As it should. Far too much fraud happening.

hilarious argument. Get rid of all cash, its used for drug and other illicit activities.

 

[justintime]

Hello Everyone,

I have a small limited business with a very modest turnover. I have always submitted the year end accounts and CT600 myself via HMRC's online filing service (I have a background in Accountancy)

I have recently found out that they are closing this service on the 31st March 2026.

I use Sage to produce my accounts, however the software they provide to submit year end accounts is only available to accountancy firms.

I'm not really sure what to do going forward. Is anyone aware of any software that I can use to submit my year end tax calculations and accounts that won't cost a fortune and is suitable for a small business like me?

Thanks in advance.

I would suggest looking at Andica.

 

[martin_shl]

I am in the same boat. One I'm looking at that has promise is BC Easyfiler
Their prices look quite reasonable if you are used to preparing accounts yourself.

Another low cost one on my list is QMS SA2000

 

[scstock]

I used Andica recently to file accounts for a micro LLP :

Accounts Production Software | Online Accounting Software | Andica

www.andica.com

£100 + VAT

HMRC really hate small businesses.

 

[DontAsk]

I am in the same boat. One I'm looking at that has promise is BC Easyfiler
Their prices look quite reasonable if you are used to preparing accounts yourself.

Looks like something from the dark ages "Normal naming rules for computer files apply, please keep below 50 characters, avoid using ‘.’s in the name"

 

[KBSFUK]

Thanks everyone for the replies, and I will check out some of the software recommendations. Just one more question, the software they now want us to use, is it literally just a case of you uploading your information like you do currently with the HMRC site? Just trying to figure out how it all works.
I don't really understand what the difference or point is, if this is the case