All active UK limited companies must register for Corporation Tax with HMRC, typically within three months of starting to trade.
What Is Corporation Tax Registration?
The process of registering your company with HMRC so it can be assessed and pay Corporation Tax on its profits.
Who Is It For?
Every active UK limited company, shortly after incorporation and the start of trading.
What Fort Filing Helps With
What’s Included
- Preparation and submission of your Corporation Tax registration
- Confirmation once registered
What’s Not Included
- Ongoing Corporation Tax return preparation and filing (an accounting service)
Requirements
Company incorporation details and the date you started (or will start) trading.
Important Notes
Fort Filing is not a government agency, law firm, CPA firm, or bank. We assist with the filing and administrative process only; we do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice, and we cannot guarantee government approval or processing timelines.
FAQs
When must I register for Corporation Tax?
Generally within three months of starting to trade, though you should confirm current HMRC deadlines for your situation.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
HMRC can apply penalties for late registration; timely registration avoids this risk.
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