UK Subsidiary Audit

James Salim FCCA

Director - Sheffield

jsalim@smh.group

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If your UK-based company is part of a wider international group, you may be required to undergo a statutory audit. A UK Subsidiary Audit ensures compliance with UK regulatory requirements while aligning with global financial reporting obligations.

At SMH Group, we provide an efficient and reliable audit service for subsidiaries reporting under FRS 102, FRS 101, or IFRS, supporting both local management and group-level requirements.

Do you need a UK Subsidiary Audit?

Typically a UK subsidiary will typically require an audit if:

• The company alone exceeds two of the following for two consecutive years:
  • Annual turnover above £15 million for periods commencing on or after 6 April 2025 (£10.2 million previously)
  • Total assets over £7.5 million for periods commencing on or after 6 April 2025 (£5.1 million previously)
  • More than 50 employees on average

• It is part of a group, with a parent either in the UK or overseas, where the global group exceeds two of the following:

The ‘net’ and ‘gross’ bases may be mixed in determining whether the criteria have been met.

*Net = as per consolidated accounts
*Gross = adding together the individual accounts before deducting intragroup transactions/balances

• It is part of an ineligible group
• It is part of a group where the parent company requires audited subsidiary accounts
• An audit is required by shareholders or lenders
• Where the subsidiary is material to a wider group and it is required as part of the wider consolidated audit process of the whole group

In most cases, the audit supports consolidated group reporting and provides additional assurance to stakeholders.

Benefits of a UK Subsidiary Audit

A UK Limited Company Audit does more than keep you compliant. It adds value to your business by providing:

• Verified and compliant financial statements for group consolidation

• Greater transparency for the parent company, shareholders, and investors
• Reduced risk of reporting errors or delays in group submissions

• Helping you to mitigate and manage risks by developing strong internal controls
• Year-round access to advisors who understand both UK reporting requirements and the critical nature of timely reporting

Our audit process

Each UK Subsidiary Audit is carefully planned to fit around your reporting requirements. Our process includes:

1. Planning and risk assessment – We review your reporting requirements, deadlines, coordinate with the parent company or group auditors, where required.
2. Audit fieldwork – We will navigate any complexities or unique challenges that can arise from international group scenarios, whilst scrutinising your financial records and gathering evidence to support our audit conclusion.
3. Final reporting – In addition to the audit opinion, we provide a report with key insights into your business having had the opportunity to thoroughly review processes and understand your goals, giving you improved governance.

Get in touch

Contact the SMH Audit & Assurance team on info@smh.group or 01142 664 432 to learn more about our UK Subsidiary Audit services and how we can help you.