Overview Every company is obligated to prepare annual accounts, serving shareholders, HMRC, and Companies House. Small companies may avoid audits if meeting two of the following criteria: annual turnover under £10.2m, total assets under £5.1m, or 50 employees or fewer. Legal Requirements Submit
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