Audit Services UK: Statutory & Voluntary Audits
We connect entities requiring statutory or voluntary audit with registered auditors across the UK and Ireland.
UK audit requirements
In the UK, all companies need a statutory audit unless exempt. You're exempt if you meet the small entity criteria for two years in a row, or if you're dormant. You must have an audit if you're a public company, FCA-regulated, or if shareholders with 10%+ of shares demand one in writing. Subsidiaries also require an audit if they are part of a non-UK non-small group, regardless of their own size.
What our partner firms deliver
- Statutory audit under ISA (UK) standards
- Audit of consolidated group accounts
- Audit or review of group reporting packages in different GAAPs
- Charity and academy trust audit
- Voluntary audit for bank covenant or investor requirements
- Agreed-upon procedures and assurance engagements
- Audit of UK subsidiaries of overseas groups
- Review of interim financial statements
Registered auditors in our network
All audit work is performed by registered audit firms. We match clients by sector specialism, technical fit and capacity rather than geography alone.
Does your company need a statutory audit?
Before appointing an auditor, check whether your UK company may qualify for audit exemption. Our free tool covers small company thresholds, dormant companies, subsidiaries, overseas-owned groups, parent guarantee exemptions and ineligible company rules.
Use our free UK Audit Exemption Checker ›Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to common audit and assurance questions.
Do I legally need a statutory audit in the UK?
Most UK private companies qualify for audit exemption if they meet the small company thresholds for two consecutive years. However, audits are still mandatory for many larger groups, FCA-regulated entities, charities above certain income levels, and companies where shareholders request an audit.
How much does a UK statutory audit typically cost?
Audit fees depend on turnover, transaction complexity, group structure, number of locations and the quality of underlying accounting records. Small company audits may start from a few thousand pounds, while group or regulated entity audits are significantly higher.
How long does the audit process usually take?
Most SME audits take between two and six weeks from planning to final sign-off, depending on responsiveness, preparedness and complexity.
Can you help if our current auditor has resigned?
Yes. We regularly help businesses find replacement auditors quickly, especially where deadlines are approaching or specialist sector knowledge is required.
Do overseas-owned UK subsidiaries require an audit?
Often yes. Many UK subsidiaries of overseas groups still require statutory audit even where the UK entity itself is relatively small.
You may also need
Businesses requiring one accounting or advisory service often need support across related compliance and tax areas.
Statutory Accounts
Preparation under FRS 102, FRS 105 and IFRS for UK companies and groups.
VAT Returns & Advisory
VAT registration, MTD compliance and specialist VAT advisory support.
Corporate Tax
Corporation tax returns, R&D claims and strategic tax advisory.
Payroll & Employer Compliance
RTI payroll, pensions, P11Ds and employer tax compliance services.
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