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iXBRL Accounts

iXBRL accounts software for small companies

Prepare accounts from your figures, let WeFile apply the relevant iXBRL tags, and review the documents before filing your Company Tax Return and supported Companies House accounts.

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Explore micro-entity accounts, small company accounts and accounts software.

One set of figures

Profit & loss Balance sheet
iXBRL accounts Tax computation
HMRC · CT600 packageCompanies House · accounts

Two separate submissions, where supported.

THE FORMAT

What is iXBRL and why is it required?

Inline XBRL (iXBRL) combines a human-readable HTML document with machine-readable tags on its financial facts. People can read the accounts while receiving systems can identify the tagged figures. Requirements differ between the Company Tax Return package sent to HMRC and accounts filed separately with Companies House.

HMRC: the Company Tax Return package

Online company returns include the CT600, accounts and computations. Accounts and computations generally must be in iXBRL, subject to specified exceptions. Read HMRC’s COTAX manual, COM60040.

Companies House: announced 2028 change

From 1 April 2028, companies must file accounts in iXBRL using commercial software; Companies House says its web and paper accounts-filing services will close. Read the Companies House announcement.

Requirements and announcement checked October 2026.

FROM FIGURES TO DOCUMENTS

How does WeFile turn your figures into iXBRL?

Enter or import your financial figures, choose the applicable accounts presentation and review the results. WeFile maps supported accounts and computation facts to taxonomy tags; you do not select individual tags yourself. Reconciliation and other built-in checks help identify issues before submission, but cannot guarantee acceptance.

  1. Enter or import your figures

    Enter the trial balance figures manually or import them from Xero, QuickBooks Online, FreeAgent or a supported CSV file. Review the resulting profit and loss and balance-sheet entries.

  2. Choose the applicable account type

    Select FRS 105 micro-entity, FRS 102 Section 1A small-company, full FRS 102 or dormant accounts, as appropriate for the company and reporting period.

  3. Generate the tagged documents

    WeFile maps each supported profit and loss and balance-sheet line to the relevant accounts taxonomy concepts, using the FRS 102 taxonomy for accounts and the CT computational taxonomy for tax computations. You do not choose tags manually.

  4. Review reconciliation and checks

    Check that the profit and loss account and balance sheet reconcile before filing, and review the other built-in checks. Passing checks does not guarantee that a submission will be accepted.

  5. Approve and submit

    Record director approval and review the documents, then submit the CT600 with iXBRL accounts and computations to HMRC and, where supported, file the accounts separately with Companies House.

Illustrative figure-to-tag mapping
Accounts figureIllustrative taxonomy concept
TurnoverTurnover / revenue
Cash at bankCashBankOnHand
Called-up share capitalEquity / share capital
Average employeesAverageNumberEmployeesDuringPeriod

Illustrative; exact tags depend on taxonomy version and account type.

TWO DESTINATIONS

Can I file the CT600 and iXBRL accounts in one workflow?

Yes, for supported company and accounts types. The same entered figures feed the CT600, iXBRL tax computation and iXBRL accounts. You review the generated documents before submission. HMRC receives the Company Tax Return package, while Companies House receives a separate accounts filing; one workflow does not merge their legal obligations.

Know the scope before filing

WeFile cannot electronically file CIC accounts, accounts prepared under the Charities SORP or audited accounts to Companies House. Charity and CASC CT600E returns have a CT600-only workflow. See what our CT600 software supports.

PRESENTATION MATTERS

FRS 105 vs FRS 102: what’s different for iXBRL filing?

Your accounting standard determines how figures and disclosures appear in the accounts and which taxonomy concepts apply. FRS 105 offers a simpler micro-entity presentation; qualifying small companies can use FRS 102 Section 1A. The comparison below concerns presentation, not whether a company meets the statutory size and eligibility tests.

Selected differences in accounts presentation
FeatureFRS 105 micro-entityFRS 102 Section 1A small company
Who it is forEligible micro-entitiesEligible small companies
Fair value accountingNot permittedMay apply under FRS 102
Profit and loss at Companies HouseMay currently be omitted from the public filing; from 1 April 2028 it must be filed, with an option to prevent publicationMay currently be omitted from the public filing; from 1 April 2028 it must be filed, with an option to prevent publication
NotesLimited statutory disclosuresMore extensive disclosures
Intangibles on the balance-sheet faceCollapsed into fixed assetsShown separately where applicable, with supporting disclosures

For account types and eligibility, see which accounts can be filed and the size-threshold guide.

PUBLISHED PRODUCT DETAILS

How does WeFile compare with other iXBRL software?

Compare the published platform, filing scope and pricing models rather than treating any one product as universally suitable. Andica describes separate CT600 and Accounts Production products; Easy Digital Filing lists a Companies House add-on. WeFile’s prices below are live prices where available, shown only as an example of its own offering.

Published information checked 7 October 2026; check with each supplier for current details
FeatureWeFileAndicaEasy Digital Filing
PlatformWeb-basedWindows desktop or cloudWeb-based
Pricing modelPer filing; includes CT600 and supported accounts filing. Example:
.		CT600 desktop from £50 + VAT; cloud from £70/year + VAT. Licences vary by company count.Micro £119 + VAT; small £195 + VAT; Companies House filing add-on £20 + VAT. Pay per filing.
Files CT600 to HMRCYesYesYes
Files accounts to Companies HouseYes, for supported accountsVia separate Accounts Production productYes, with add-on
Accounting integrationsXero, QuickBooks Online, FreeAgent and CSVCheck with supplierCheck with supplier

Supplier sources: Andica CT600 product page and Easy Digital Filing pricing. Confirm current terms and whether a separate product or add-on is needed.

WEFILE PRICING

What does filing with WeFile cost?

WeFile charges per supported filing rather than requiring an annual plan for an individual return. The dormant and trading examples below use current public prices when available. Review your filing type and the final amount before payment; these examples are WeFile prices, not a comparison of market-wide costs.

Dormant company

Per supported filing

Trading company

Per supported filing

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COMMON QUESTIONS

What else should I know about iXBRL accounts software?

iXBRL requirements depend on the document, filing destination and company circumstances. These answers cover common questions about tagging, HMRC submissions, Companies House changes and WeFile’s supported accounts. They are general guidance: confirm the rules for your company and review each document before submitting it.

Inline XBRL combines a document people can read with machine-readable tags identifying its financial facts. The applicable tags depend on the accounts, taxonomy version and reporting context.
Online Company Tax Returns include the CT600, accounts and computations. HMRC says the accounts and computations generally must be in iXBRL, with specified exceptions.
No. For supported accounts, WeFile maps the figures and disclosures you enter to the relevant iXBRL taxonomy concepts. You remain responsible for checking the underlying figures and documents.
For supported companies, WeFile prepares the CT600, iXBRL accounts and tax computation from the same figures. The HMRC Company Tax Return package and Companies House accounts remain separate submissions.
FRS 105 is the micro-entity standard and has a simpler presentation with limited disclosures; it does not permit fair value accounting. FRS 102 Section 1A applies to qualifying small companies and generally requires more detail. Eligibility depends on the applicable rules, not just turnover.
HMRC says accounts and computations accompanying online Company Tax Returns generally must be in iXBRL, subject to specified exceptions. A PDF is not a general substitute for the required iXBRL documents.
Companies House has announced that accounts must be filed in iXBRL using commercial software from 1 April 2028, when its web and paper accounts-filing services will close. Small and micro companies will also have to file a profit and loss account, with an option to prevent its publication.
Yes, WeFile supports dormant-company accounts and a nil CT600 where a Company Tax Return is required. Whether HMRC requires a CT600 depends on whether it has issued a notice to deliver that has not been withdrawn.
WeFile does not electronically file CIC accounts, accounts prepared under the Charities SORP or audited accounts to Companies House. Charity and CASC CT600E filings use a CT600-only workflow.
No. Built-in checks can identify some issues but cannot guarantee acceptance by HMRC or Companies House. Review the figures, documents, eligibility and submission results, and seek professional advice where needed.