Small Company

Filing of Accounts
The lodging of financial statements of a company with the Registrar of Companies. There are penalties for late filing. Companies that meet the statutory definition of a small company or a medium-sized company are permitted to file abbreviated accounts.
Micro-Entity
A micro-entity is a very small company that meets specific criteria for turnover, net worth, and number of employees, allowing it to present simplified annual accounts under certain regulatory frameworks.
Small Company
Under UK company law, a small company is a private company satisfying certain criteria related to net worth, turnover, and the number of employees.
SME (Small or Medium-Sized Enterprise)
SME stands for small or medium-sized enterprise. The term is widely used without a standard definition, varying based on net worth, turnover, profits, or number of employees.

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