# Accounts **URL:** https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/c/accounts/10.md [Latest](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/tags.md) --- ## [About the Accounts category](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/about-the-accounts-category/856)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Requesting test presenter credentials — micro-entity (FRS 105) iXBRL accounts filing](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/requesting-test-presenter-credentials-micro-entity-frs-105-ixbrl-accounts-filing/1946)
**Author:** [@user86](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user86)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/requesting-test-presenter-credentials-micro-entity-frs-105-ixbrl-accounts-filing/1946 "2026-08-20T20:34:29Z")
Hi team, We’re building commercial accounting software (RegNexus Books, operated by RegNexus Limited, company no. 17280006) and want to file statutory micro-entity accounts (FRS 105) in iXBRL through the XML Gateway on … --- ## [Polling an accounts submission "GetSubmissionStatus" returned 504](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/polling-an-accounts-submission-getsubmissionstatus-returned-504/1937)
**Author:** [@philip1](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/philip1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 9:05am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/polling-an-accounts-submission-getsubmissionstatus-returned-504/1937 "2026-06-12T09:05:16Z")
Anyone know how we should handle this, presume we continue to poll for status as the submission was accepted onto the Queue. The response was: GetSubmissionStatus 504 fatal Too many requests submitted --- ## [Companies House accounts reforms - implementation update](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/companies-house-accounts-reforms-implementation-update/1936)
**Author:** [@kadach](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/kadach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/companies-house-accounts-reforms-implementation-update/1936 "2026-06-09T13:52:48Z")
Dear all, The government has now confirmed how the Companies House accounts reforms measures set out in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Act 2023 will be implemented. This follows a pause in implemen… --- ## ['Authorisation Failure' during testing](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/authorisation-failure-during-testing/1927)
**Author:** [@Lee](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/Lee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 4:04pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/authorisation-failure-during-testing/1927 "2026-04-09T16:04:25Z")
After attempting a number of permutations, it’s time to reach out for help. This is the request payload that we’re sending: \ \ **Author:** [@user14](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/academy-charities-will-get-a-companies-house-or-charity-number-or-will-xml-require-changes/1926 "2026-04-02T14:33:13Z") I was just reading through the TIS\_for\_accounts 5.9\_\_003\_.odt and it mentions that Academy Trusts are going to be enabled for accounts filing through the Companies House Gateway (if I understood correctly) and that the m… --- ## [GovTalk Form Submission to ammend Accounts / new accounts?](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/govtalk-form-submission-to-ammend-accounts-new-accounts/1924)
**Author:** [@JohnLeeDevelops](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/JohnLeeDevelops)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/govtalk-form-submission-to-ammend-accounts-new-accounts/1924 "2026-03-31T06:40:49Z")
Hi I’m trying to upload/ammend my accounts to Companies House I get the following error And I am confused. FormIdentifier does not match content in Form element. Also is there a test server I can use for development. M… --- ## [Inconsistent error messages from ZIP file validator](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/inconsistent-error-messages-from-zip-file-validator/1829)
**Author:** [@user49](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user49)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/inconsistent-error-messages-from-zip-file-validator/1829 "2026-02-16T13:27:40Z")
I have been trying unsuccessfully to upload a package accounts ZIP file for a CIC with both CIC34 and accounts tagged XHTML files in separate directories. Just in case, I have checked the validity of the accounts file a… --- ## [2026 FRC Taxonomies Update](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/2026-frc-taxonomies-update/1903)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 11:48am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/2026-frc-taxonomies-update/1903 "2025-12-22T11:48:56Z")
Taxonomies At the beginning of April 2026, we will be releasing the 2026 FRC taxonomy suite. From then, this means Companies House will accept accounts submissions using the following FRC taxonomy suites: 2026, 2025, 2… --- ## [UK-GAAP to FRS-02 Mappings](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/uk-gaap-to-frs-02-mappings/1853)
**Author:** [@user54](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user54)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 12:39pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/uk-gaap-to-frs-02-mappings/1853 "2025-11-24T12:39:06Z")
Hi, I am converting an old app that uses uk-gaap names. Is there a mapping available anywhere to FRS-02? Thanks, Ken --- ## [Gov.UK Accounts Software Vendor Look-Up Service](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/gov-uk-accounts-software-vendor-look-up-service/1817)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 11:19am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/gov-uk-accounts-software-vendor-look-up-service/1817 "2025-10-01T11:19:16Z")
As you’re already aware, information about your products and services are captured in our accounts software look-up service on GOV.UK - Find software for filing company accounts. This service helps users find software t… --- ## [FormSubmission Accounts (error sending 'package' accounts i.e. zip file rather than single html file)](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/formsubmission-accounts-error-sending-package-accounts-i-e-zip-file-rather-than-single-html-file/1788)
**Author:** [@alex\_dowsett](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/alex_dowsett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 1:59pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/formsubmission-accounts-error-sending-package-accounts-i-e-zip-file-rather-than-single-html-file/1788 "2025-08-11T13:59:11Z")
Hi guys, We are currently testing sending accounts (we are not actually building the accounts they will be provided to us) via the XML Gateway e.g. see extract of message below \ ... \Acc… --- ## [Assistance with iXBRL Micro-Accounts FormSubmission (FormIdentifier: 'Accounts') via XML Gateway](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/assistance-with-ixbrl-micro-accounts-formsubmission-formidentifier-accounts-via-xml-gateway/1761)
**Author:** [@CE.UK](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/CE.UK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 7:35am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/assistance-with-ixbrl-micro-accounts-formsubmission-formidentifier-accounts-via-xml-gateway/1761 "2025-08-04T07:35:10Z")
I’m working on submitting Micro-Entity Accounts in iXBRL format to Companies House using the XML Gateway. I’d appreciate guidance on any schema nuances related to this form type. Schemas: http://xmlgw.companieshouse.go… --- ## [New Accounts Technical Specification v5.7](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/new-accounts-technical-specification-v5-7/1704)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 11:32am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/new-accounts-technical-specification-v5-7/1704 "2025-03-18T11:32:09Z")
I am pleased to inform you that the above has now been released, and can be accessed via the following link on our website: Technical interface specifications for Companies House software - GOV.UK. This caters for the n… --- ## ["File package accounts with Companies House" and 2025 Taxonomy Update](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/file-package-accounts-with-companies-house-and-2025-taxonomy-update/1675)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 8:28am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/file-package-accounts-with-companies-house-and-2025-taxonomy-update/1675 "2025-02-26T08:28:51Z")
I recently informed you that the second release of the ‘File package accounts with Companies House’ service, and the release of the 2025 Taxonomy suite would go ahead at the beginning of April. I can now confirm this is … --- ## [Release of New Accounts Technical Interface Specification](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/release-of-new-accounts-technical-interface-specification/1657)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 2:10pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/release-of-new-accounts-technical-interface-specification/1657 "2025-01-17T14:10:37Z")
Our specification for accounts has been updated to cater for the new package accounts submissions that are being introduced with the release of the zip portal (File package accounts with Companies House service), as well… --- ## [Statutory Accounts ZIP PORTAL Update](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/statutory-accounts-zip-portal-update/1647)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 10:16am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/statutory-accounts-zip-portal-update/1647 "2025-01-10T10:16:23Z")
As you will be aware, we have been developing a new service to ‘File package accounts with Companies House’. This service uses ZIP functionality for the submission of multi-component accounts filings that have been prepa… --- ## [FRC Taxonomy Retirement](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/frc-taxonomy-retirement/1616)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2024, 11:28am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/frc-taxonomy-retirement/1616 "2024-12-23T11:28:33Z")
At the beginning of April 2025, we will be retiring the 2021 taxonomies suite. This means that from April 2025, we will reject any accounts submissions that use the 2021 taxonomy entry points. In April 2025, we will al… --- ## [iXBRL Validator Service](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/ixbrl-validator-service/1615)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/ixbrl-validator-service/1615 "2024-12-17T14:57:09Z")
I wanted to inform you that for technical reasons, we are temporarily decreasing the file size limit of the accounts files you can upload on the iXBRL accounts validator service: XBRL Company Accounts Validator. The fil… --- ## [FURTHER UPDATE to Presenter Account Application (Non fee bearing Statutory Accounts filings)](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/further-update-to-presenter-account-application-non-fee-bearing-statutory-accounts-filings/880)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 12:15pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/further-update-to-presenter-account-application-non-fee-bearing-statutory-accounts-filings/880 "2024-06-05T12:15:10Z")
You will be aware that we launched a new service to request a presenter account (non-fee bearing) to file accounts via software on Monday 3rd June: Apply to file with Companies House using software - GOV.UK Any new requ… --- ## [Change to Presenter Account Application (Non fee bearing Statutory Accounts filings)](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/change-to-presenter-account-application-non-fee-bearing-statutory-accounts-filings/876)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 6:27am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/change-to-presenter-account-application-non-fee-bearing-statutory-accounts-filings/876 "2024-05-23T06:27:48Z")
As software vendors will be aware, if a user wishes to file company accounts and documents with Companies House using software, they will need to first apply for a presenter account. As part of our future plans to move … --- ## [POST registered email address filing](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/post-registered-email-address-filing/859)
**Author:** [@guiferrpereira](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/guiferrpereira)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 10:59am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/post-registered-email-address-filing/859 "2024-02-14T10:59:16Z")
I am trying to Create a registered email address filing, but i’m getting a 500 Internal Server Error, please can someone help me with this?