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Plain-English guides to UK Corporation Tax and CT600 filing.

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23 February 2026

CT600 Filing Deadline Calculator: When Is Your Return Due?

Calculate your CT600 filing deadline and Corporation Tax payment deadline. Different deadlines explained with examples for various accounting periods.

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23 February 2026

Filing a CT600 for a Short Accounting Period: Complete Guide

Need to file a CT600 for a period shorter than 12 months? Learn when short periods happen, how tax is calculated, financial year splits, and how to avoid HMRC rejection errors.

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22 February 2026

12 Common CT600 Mistakes That Cost Directors Money (And How to Avoid Them)

Filing your own CT600? Avoid these 12 costly mistakes that catch first-time filers. From wrong accounting periods to missed reliefs — save time and tax.

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21 February 2026

What Happens If Your Accounting Period Is Longer Than 12 Months?

HMRC splits accounting periods over 12 months into two, requiring two CT600 returns. Learn how to calculate tax for each period.

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21 February 2026

First Year Corporation Tax: A Complete Guide for New Companies

New limited company? Learn when to register for corporation tax, your first accounting period, filing deadlines, and how to avoid common first-year mistakes.

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21 February 2026

Just Incorporated? Your First CT600 Timeline: Key Dates You Can't Miss

New limited company timeline: when to register for corporation tax, your first accounting period, CT600 deadline, and payment date.

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21 February 2026

Changing Your Company's Accounting Period: How It Affects Your CT600

What happens to your CT600 when you change your accounting period? Guide to the rules, restrictions, and filing implications.

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19 February 2026

Accounting Periods Explained — When Does Your Corporation Tax Year Start and End?

What is an accounting period for Corporation Tax? How to work out your dates, what happens in your first year, and how periods affect your CT600 deadlines.

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12 February 2026

CT600 Deadline: When Is Your Company Tax Return Due?

When is your CT600 due? Your company tax return deadline is 12 months after the accounting period ends. Late filing means automatic penalties.

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