Built for university finance teams and education-sector advisers handling complex reporting packs, restricted funds or specialist disclosures. Use quote-led pricing to agree the tagging scope and review route before deadline pressure builds.
University iXBRL tagging is usually quote-based because education-sector accounts can include complex disclosures, restricted funds, grant income, subsidiaries and audit-driven reporting packs.
The cost depends on reporting complexity and deadline risk. A university with multiple entities, specialist notes or late audit changes needs more tagging review than a simple standalone company account.
Our entity-based iXBRL pricing model gives you complete budget certainty, whether you're tagging one financial statement or multiple. From £30 per entity with 48-hour turnaround. Ready for 2027 mandatory software filing.
For micro-entities (FRS 105), typically under £632k turnover
per entity
Get iXBRL Now Standard 48h turnaround.For small companies (FRS 102 1A), most common for UK filings
per entity
Get iXBRL Now Standard 48h turnaround.For standard/full accounts (FRS 102), including detailed notes
per entity
Get iXBRL Now Standard 48h turnaround.Simplest accounts, typically under £632k turnover
per entity (£25 + £25 express)
Get iXBRL Now Express 24h turnaround.Most common, includes abridged filings
per entity (£50 + £25 express)
Get iXBRL Now Express 24h turnaround.Complex accounts with detailed notes
per entity (£75 + £25 express)
Get iXBRL Now Express 24h turnaround.Our iXBRL tagging service creates compliant files ready for you to submit. If you prefer, we can handle the actual filing with authorities for an additional fee—completely optional.
We submit your tagged CT600 corporate tax return directly to HMRC via their Government Gateway on your behalf, handling authentication and confirmation.
We file your tagged statutory accounts to Companies House electronically, ensuring compliance with all formatting and validation requirements.
One price. Everything included. No surprise add-ons, no hourly rate shock, no "that'll be extra"-just transparent value.
Proprietary AI pre-tags your file with 95%+ accuracy using FRC GAAP taxonomy (standard for most UK companies). Custom contexts and extensions created if needed. Every figure tagged inline.
XBRL specialists manually review 100% of tags. Calculation validation, context mapping, note matching, taxonomy rules all verified. Nothing goes to HMRC until a human signs off.
Before you see the final file, we validate against HMRC's iXBRL IT specification and Companies House rules. Calculation checks, context validation, schema compliance. 99.7% first-time acceptance.
Secure portal access. Review your tagged file side-by-side with your PDF. Download for inspection. Request changes anytime. Submit for filing when ready. 24/7 access.
Find an error in your accounts? Update figures, add missing notes, adjust opening balances-unlimited revisions at no extra cost until you approve submission.
Your fixed price covers tagging and validation-ready output. If you want us to file as well, HMRC CT600 iXBRL filing is £50 and Companies House iXBRL filing is £25.
HMRC raises a query or rejects the file? We handle it. Draft responses, liaise with HMRC, provide amended files, refile-all included for 12 months. No extra charges.
HMRC and Companies House submission receipts (16-digit case references, timestamps) automatically archived in your secure account. Download anytime. 7+ years retention for audit/compliance.
We retain your XBRL from Year 1. Year 2 is faster: balances, opening positions, and prior mappings pre-loaded. Turnaround drops to 2-3 days. Recurring discount applies automatically: Year 2 = 10%, Year 3-4 = 20%, Year 5+ = 25%.
Most prices follow the standard matrix, but timing, volume and complexity can change the final quote. The section below is split into factors that usually reduce or keep pricing stable, and factors that may require a higher or custom quote.
DIY software, accountant add-on, or dedicated iXBRL service. See what matters: cost transparency, accuracy, support, and total value for growing UK companies.
| Feature | DIY Software | Accountant Add-On | Digital Reporting UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Cost (Small Company) | £300-£500/year + your time (8-16 hrs) |
£1,200-£2,000 Often bundled, unclear |
£50-£75 fixed One-time for Small Company tier |
| XBRL Tagging Accuracy | 60-80% Auto-tag + manual fixes |
85-90% Depends on accountant skill |
95%+ AI + expert review |
| HMRC Validation Errors | You debug errors (balance sheet, context mismatches) |
Accountant handles, may take days (depends on XBRL knowledge) |
Pre-validated before you see it 99.7% first-time acceptance |
| Companies House Filing | Manual WebFiling (you handle separately) |
May or may not be included (ask them first) |
Included. Dual submission One approval, two filings |
| Post-Filing Support | Email support for bugs only (HMRC queries: you're alone) |
Depends on accountant (may charge hourly for queries) |
12 months included HMRC queries handled free |
| Turnaround Time | Depends on your schedule (1-4 weeks typical) |
7-14 days (peak season: longer) |
3-5 business days Priority for recurring clients |
| Learning Curve | High XBRL taxonomy knowledge required |
None Accountant handles it all |
None We handle everything |
| Recurring Client Discount | No discount (pay annually) |
Rare (most charge same price) |
10-25% automatic Year 2: 10%, Year 3-4: 20%, Year 5+: 25% |
University iXBRL tagging is usually quote-based because cost depends on reporting complexity, entity structure, disclosures, audit status and deadlines.
University accounts can include complex disclosures, restricted funds, grant income, subsidiaries and audit-driven reporting packs, which makes standard fixed tiers unreliable.
A quote normally needs the reporting pack, entity structure, filing deadline, audit status and any specialist disclosure or taxonomy concerns.
Simple education-sector accounts may fit a standard tier, but most university accounts should be scoped before work starts.
No complexity. No surprises. Your accounts tagged, reviewed, and validation-ready in 24-48 hours. From £25. Optional filing support available separately. Money-back guarantee.
Fixed pricing. Expert support. Fast delivery.
We deliver three solutions: iXBRL filing, UKSEF compliance, and ESG reporting. Ready for 2027 mandatory software filing. Our team responds to your questions within 30 minutes during business hours (Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:30).
40–60% lower cost. 30-minute support response. 48-hour delivery.
