Company Accounts Filing Deadline
Filing company accounts to Companies House is determined by the date of business registration. All the new businesses must file their first accounts within 21 months after company registration or 3 months from the accounting reference date - whichever is longer. The deadline for company accounts filing for existing businesses is 9 months after the company's financial year ends.
Filing company accounts to Companies House is determined by the date of business registration. All the new businesses must file their first accounts within 21 months after company registration or 3 months from the accounting reference date - whichever is longer. The deadline for company accounts filing for existing businesses is 9 months after the company's financial year ends.
Company Accounts Late Filing Penalty
The following penalties for private limited companies will be imposed if you fail to file your accounts with Companies House on time:
- Up to 1 month late: £150
- 1 - 3 months late: £375
- 3 - 6 months late: £750
- More than 6 months late: £1,500
Watch below video by Companies House to find out the best ways to get your accounts in on time and avoid a fine:
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