WeFile Is Now Listed as HMRC Recognised Software for Corporation Tax Filing
We are proud to announce that WeFile has been officially listed on the UK Government's HMRC recognised commercial software suppliers page for Corporation Tax. This is a significant milestone for our platform and a testament to the reliability, accuracy, and compliance of our CT600 filing service.
You can verify this yourself by visiting the official HMRC page:
View the HMRC Corporation Tax Commercial Software Suppliers list →
This recognition means that WeFile has met HMRC's standards for Corporation Tax software and is approved for submitting CT600 returns electronically through their gateway. For our users, this provides an extra layer of confidence that your filings are being submitted through an officially recognised channel.
What Does HMRC Recognition Mean?
HMRC maintains an official list of commercial software suppliers that are approved to submit Corporation Tax returns on behalf of UK businesses. To be included on this list, software providers must:
- Pass HMRC's rigorous testing requirements — demonstrating that the software can correctly generate and transmit CT600 XML submissions in the exact format HMRC requires
- Support the full Corporation Tax filing workflow — including all mandatory boxes, supplementary pages, and computational requirements
- Maintain compliance with HMRC's technical specifications — ensuring ongoing compatibility with their electronic filing gateway
- Provide accurate tax computations — correctly calculating corporation tax liability, including marginal relief, capital allowances, and other tax adjustments
Being listed on this page is not automatic — it requires formal approval from HMRC after demonstrating that the software meets their exacting standards. This is why only a select number of software providers appear on the list.
What This Means for WeFile Users
For everyone who files their Corporation Tax returns through WeFile, this recognition provides several important assurances:
1. Official Approval
Your CT600 submissions are being processed through software that HMRC has formally recognised. This means you can be confident that your returns are formatted correctly, transmitted securely, and accepted by HMRC's systems without technical issues.
2. Compliance Confidence
WeFile's CT600 XML generation, iXBRL accounts production, and tax computation calculations have all been validated to meet HMRC's requirements. When you file through WeFile, you're using a system that has been tested and approved by the tax authority itself.
3. Professional Credibility
If you're an accountant or tax professional using WeFile to file on behalf of clients, HMRC recognition adds professional credibility to your service. You can point your clients directly to the official HMRC page to verify that WeFile is a recognised provider.
4. Peace of Mind
Filing corporation tax can be stressful, especially for small business owners handling it themselves for the first time. Knowing that you're using officially recognised software removes one source of worry from the process.
WeFile's Journey to Recognition
WeFile was built from the ground up to make Corporation Tax filing accessible, affordable, and accurate for UK limited companies. Our journey to HMRC recognition involved:
- Developing a robust CT600 XML generator that produces submissions fully compliant with HMRC's GovTalk specifications
- Building an iXBRL generation engine for Companies House accounts that meets the UK GAAP taxonomy requirements
- Implementing accurate tax computation logic including corporation tax calculations, marginal relief (for the post-April 2023 rates), capital allowances, and loss adjustments
- Creating a multi-step filing wizard that guides users through the entire process — from profit and loss entry through to balance sheet completion and final review
- Integrating with Companies House for real-time company data lookup, officer verification, and direct accounts filing
- Testing extensively with HMRC's sandbox and live environments to ensure every submission is processed correctly
This recognition is the culmination of months of development, testing, and refinement — all focused on delivering a filing experience that is both user-friendly and fully compliant.
What We Support
WeFile supports a comprehensive range of Corporation Tax filing scenarios, all of which benefit from our HMRC recognition:
- Dormant company accounts — File your annual Companies House accounts and CT600 nil return quickly and affordably
- Micro-entity accounts — Full profit and loss, balance sheet, and CT600 filing for micro-entities under UK GAAP
- Small company accounts — Complete filing support for small companies including full accounts and detailed CT600
- Amendment filings — Submit amended CT600 returns and revised Companies House accounts when corrections are needed
- Automatic tax calculations — Corporation tax is calculated automatically based on your entries, including the correct rate (19% or 25%) and marginal relief where applicable
- Split period handling — For accounting periods spanning the April 2023 rate change, WeFile automatically apportions profits across financial years and calculates the correct blended tax rate
Whether you're a sole director of a dormant company or an accountant managing filings for dozens of clients, WeFile has you covered — and now with official HMRC recognition to back it up.
Also a Companies House Presenter
In addition to being HMRC recognised software, WeFile is also a registered Companies House presenter. This means we can submit accounts directly to Companies House on your behalf through their electronic filing gateway.
When you complete a filing through WeFile, both your HMRC CT600 return and your Companies House accounts can be submitted in a single workflow — no need to log into separate portals or use different software for each submission.
This dual capability — HMRC recognised software plus Companies House presenter — makes WeFile a true one-stop solution for UK Corporation Tax compliance.
Verify It Yourself
We believe in transparency, which is why we encourage all our users to verify our HMRC recognition independently. Simply visit the official UK Government page:
HMRC Corporation Tax Commercial Software Suppliers →
Search for WeFile on the page, and you'll find us listed among the recognised providers. This page is maintained directly by HMRC and is the authoritative source for confirming which software products are approved for Corporation Tax filing.
You can also see the HMRC Recognised Software and Companies House Presenter badges displayed on our homepage, which now link directly to the official verification page.
What's Next for WeFile
HMRC recognition is an important milestone, but it's just one part of our mission to simplify UK tax compliance. Here's what we're continuing to work on:
- VAT return filing — Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliant VAT return submission directly through WeFile
- Enhanced AI assistance — Our AI Assistant continues to improve, helping you navigate complex filing scenarios with confidence
- Accounting software integrations — Import your trial balance directly from Xero, FreeAgent, and QuickBooks to save time
- White-label portal — For accountants and firms who want to offer branded filing services to their clients
- API access — A developer API for programmatic CT600 and Companies House filing
We're committed to making WeFile the most reliable, affordable, and user-friendly Corporation Tax filing software for UK businesses.
Get Started Today
If you haven't tried WeFile yet, there's never been a better time to start. With official HMRC recognition, you can file your CT600 and Companies House returns with complete confidence.
- Visit wefile.co.uk and create your free account
- Add your company using your company number
- Start a new filing and follow the guided wizard
- Review, pay, and submit — it's that simple
Dormant company filings start from just £14.99, making WeFile one of the most affordable recognised filing solutions available.
Have questions? Our AI Assistant is available 24/7 to help, or you can reach our team through the contact page.
File with confidence. File with WeFile.