Question 1

What is the deadline for filing company accounts with Companies House?

Accepted Answer

Private limited companies must file their annual accounts with Companies House within 9 months of their accounting reference date. New companies have 21 months from incorporation for their first accounts. Missing this deadline results in automatic late filing penalties starting at £150.

Question 2

How much does it cost to file dormant company accounts?

Accepted Answer

Filing Accounts charges a fixed price of £75 (including VAT) to prepare and file dormant company accounts with Companies House. This covers full preparation, submission, and confirmation of filing.

Question 3

What qualifies as a micro entity company?

Accepted Answer

A company qualifies as a micro entity if it meets at least 2 of 3 criteria: annual turnover not more than £632,000, balance sheet total not more than £316,000, and no more than 10 employees. Micro entities benefit from simplified reporting requirements.

Question 4

What documents do I need to file my company accounts?

Accepted Answer

To file your company accounts you will need your Companies House authentication code, bank statements for the accounting period, invoices and receipts, payroll records if applicable, and your previous year's accounts. For KYC/AML compliance we also require one form of photo ID and two forms of proof of address.

Question 5

What are the penalties for late filing of company accounts?

Accepted Answer

Companies House imposes automatic late filing penalties: £150 for up to 1 month late, £375 for 1-3 months late, £750 for 3-6 months late, and £1,500 for more than 6 months late. These penalties double if your accounts are late two years in a row.

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