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    Hi everyone, we've got a bit of an update we'd like to share with you all here.

    Some of you may have already seen, following the closure of CATO, we’re launching a new simple accounts production & tax solution for small businesses. This'll be available as a paid annual add-on from August 2026.

    With this solution you’ll be able to file your micro company accounts and corporation tax returns directly to HMRC from inside Xero, using data from your organisation in one simple flow.

    The feature doesn’t replace the more powerful, flexible tools you use with your accountant or bookkeeper. If your advisor files on your behalf, nothing changes.

    This solution is for small business owners handling their own corporation tax, this means less time wrestling with separate tools and a simpler, more streamlined way to stay compliant.

    If your tax needs get more complicated or you need more support,…

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    John Andrew commented  · 

    I would also add that if you want to reverse this decision, you need to do it soon. It will take a long time for people to move to another system and we will be making our decisions to do that very soon.

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    John Andrew commented  · 

    I have to add to all the other voices here. If your business model is based on accountancy firms using the software and pushing it onto businesses, I would recommend changing it. You will lose many, many UK customers because of this.