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The whole worldwide group will qualify as small unless it exceeds two of the three following size criteria for two years in a row:
| Turnover/revenue | <£10.2m (net) | <£12.2m (gross) |
| Total assets | <£5.1m (net) | <£6.1m (gross) |
| Average number of employees | Not more than 50 | Not more than 50 |
In the first year that two of the three size criteria are exceeded, the group will remain “small” that year, but would no longer be small the next year if the size criteria are exceeded again. If there is no previous year (e.g. the parent of the group is newly incorporated), then the group will be small if it meets the size criteria in the current year.
If you have one of the above in the group, you will probably know about it, but as the definitions are complex do feel free to contact us via the form below for assistance.
If your UK company or LLP is a subsidiary of an EU parent company that prepares consolidated audited accounts that include the entity, then there is an exemption available if the parent guarantees the liabilities of the subsidiary. (s479A exemption).
Dormant companies and LLPs (i.e. those which have no transactions at all) are also exempt from audit. (s480 exemption).
The company’s directors must appoint a UK statutory auditor. The auditor will perform their work, which includes analysing the accounts and disclosures, looking at evidence that supports the transactions and balances and reviewing changes from one year to the next.
The auditor will report on whether or not the accounts are “true and fair”. The report will be included with the accounts when they are sent to the shareholders, Companies House (for filing on public record) and HMRC (with the tax return).
Please get in touch if you want to discuss the UK audit requirements or availability of audit exemption for your UK company or LLP.
You want a streamlined audit process that doesn’t get in the way of your day-to-day. With us, you get clear communication and realistic timetables, so you know when milestones are due and how to meet them. And because our service focuses on the key areas of your organisation, we won’t take up more of your time than strictly necessary.
We audit all sizes of unlisted companies and LLPs, whether you are a start-up or a large group. Our specialist areas include audits of:
During our audits we offer detailed feedback on your systems and controls – feedback you can act on because it’s designed to suit and add lasting value to your organisation.
As well as external/statutory audit, our assurance services include:
You’re our speciality. We audit businesses and charities like yours across the UK and globally, so we bring plenty of relevant experience to help everything run smoothly. And our people tend to stay with us, so you’ll often see familiar faces whose understanding of your situation grows every year.
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