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# Annual filing requirements for a limited company
## Every UK limited company - whether actively trading or dormant - must complete certain filings with Companies House and HMRC. Here is an overview of what is required and when
1. [Annual filing requirements for a limited company](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/staying-compliant/annual-filing-requirements-for-a-limited-company/article#annualrequire)
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### Annual filing requirements for a limited company
| **Authority** | **Filing / Obligation** | **Deadline** | **Applies to** | **Notes / Fees** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Companies House** | Confirmation Statement | Within 14 days of end of 12-month review period | All companies (including dormant) | Confirms company details are up to date; £50 filing fee |
| **Companies House** | Annual Accounts | First: within 21 months of incorporation; Then: within 9 months of ARD | All companies (including dormant) | Dormant companies can file simplified accounts |
| **HMRC** | Company Tax Return (CT600) | Within 12 months of accounting period end | Companies liable for Corporation Tax | Must include statutory accounts |
| **HMRC** | Corporation Tax Payment | 9 months + 1 day after accounting period end | Companies liable for Corporation Tax | Paid separately from CT600 |
| **HMRC** | VAT Returns (if applicable) | Usually every 3 months. Due 1 month + 7 days after VAT period | VAT-registered companies | Must also pay VAT owed |
| **HMRC** | PAYE / Payroll (FPS + payments) (if applicable) | FPS on or before payday; Tax/NIC by 22nd of each month | Employers (companies paying salaries) | Includes Income Tax & National Insurance contributions |
### What happens if I miss a deadline?
###### For late annual accounts filed with Companies House:
- Up to 1 month late: £150
- 1 to 3 months late: £375
- 3 to 6 months late: £750
- More than 6 months late: £1,500
These penalties double if you file late two years in a row.
###### For a late Company Tax Return filed with HMRC:
- 1 day late: £100 penalty
- 3 months late: a further £100 penalty
- 6 months late: HMRC estimates your tax bill and adds a 10% surcharge
- 12 months late: a further 10% surcharge on unpaid tax
For a late confirmation statement, there is no automatic fine, but failure to file is a criminal offence and can result in your company being struck off the register.
⚠️ Filing with one authority does not satisfy your obligations to the other. Companies House and HMRC are separate bodies and must be filed with independently.
### Do these obligations apply to dormant companies?
Yes. Even if your company has never traded or has been dormant throughout the year, you are still required to file a confirmation statement and annual accounts with Companies House. Dormant companies are not usually required to file a Company Tax Return with HMRC, but you should inform HMRC of the company's dormant status.
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