A guide to deadlines and filing obligations

1. Annual Accounts (Companies House)

All limited companies must file annual accounts with Companies House, even if it they are dormant.

• Deadline: Typically 9 months after your company’s financial year-end
• Consequence of missing deadline: Late filing penalties start from £150 and increase over time

2. Confirmation Statement (Companies House)

This document confirms that your company information is up to date on the Companies House register.

• Deadline: At least once every 12 months
• Consequence of missing deadline: Potential company strike-off from the register

We provide a Confirmation Statement Service to ensure your filing is accurate and submitted on time.

3. Corporation Tax Return (HMRC)

You must report your company’s income, expenses, and profits to HMRC through a Corporation Tax Return.

• Deadline: 12 months after the end of your accounting period. The Corporation Tax payment is usually due 9 months and 1 day after your accounting period ends
• Consequence of missing deadline: Penalties and interest charges

If your company is dormant (not trading), you must inform HMRC by submitting an online form.

4. VAT Returns (if registered)

If your company is VAT-registered, you must submit regular VAT returns and payments.

• Deadline: Usually quarterly, based on your VAT period
• Consequence of missing deadline: Surcharges and possible increased scrutiny

If your company needs to be registered for VAT, you can get started here.

5. PAYE and Payroll Filings (if applicable)

If you pay yourself or other employees a salary, you must submit payroll information to HMRC under Real Time Information (RTI).

• Deadline: On or before each payday
• Consequence of missing deadline: Penalties and compliance issues