Expert tips on UK company compliance, filing deadlines, and how to avoid penalties from Companies House.
A confirmation statement (formerly the annual return) is a mandatory filing that every UK company registered at Companies House must submit at least once every 12 months. Missing it can lead to fines and even company dissolution. Here's everything you need to know.
The confirmation statement confirms that the information Companies House holds about your company is accurate and up to date — including your registered office address, directors, shareholders, and SIC codes. You have 14 days after your review period ends to file it.
Read the full guide →Private limited companies have 9 months from the end of their accounting period to file their annual accounts with Companies House. New companies have 21 months from incorporation for their first accounts. Missing these deadlines triggers automatic penalties starting at £150.
Read more →Companies House imposes automatic civil penalties for late accounts. The penalty for private companies ranges from £150 (up to 1 month late) to £1,500 (more than 6 months late). If accounts are late two years in a row, the penalty doubles. Here's the full breakdown.
Read more →Managing compliance for multiple UK companies is challenging. From using the Companies House API to setting up automated trackers, here are the five best systems accountants use to ensure no client company misses a filing deadline.
Read more →Filing your confirmation statement online takes about 15 minutes and costs £34 (or £13 by software). You'll need your company's authentication code and the information held on the Companies House register. This guide walks you through every step.
Read more →Stop relying on manual reminders. Use FilingAlert to track every Companies House deadline in real time.
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