Running a business comes with enough challenges without worrying about missing a Companies House filing deadline.
Yet every year, thousands of companies across the UK fall foul of late submissions to Companies House, resulting in fines, unnecessary stress and potential damage to their reputation.
Keeping on top of your filing obligations is essential to staying compliant and maintaining your company’s good standing.
However, with multiple deadlines, forms and changing requirements, it can quickly become a distraction from the day-to-day running of your business.
That’s why working with an experienced, independent accountant can make all the difference.
The key Companies House filing deadlines every business should know
Companies and their owners should be aware of the following critical filing deadlines for Companies House:
Annual accounts
Private limited companies must file their annual accounts within nine months of their accounting year end. For public limited companies, the deadline is six months.
If your company has just been incorporated, your first set of accounts will be due 21 months after incorporation (or 18 months for a PLC), or three months after your accounting reference date — whichever is later.
Miss the deadline and Companies House will automatically issue a penalty, starting at £150 and increasing depending on how late you are.
Confirmation statement (CS01)
Every company must submit a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months to confirm details such as directors, shareholders and registered office address. You have 14 days from the end of your review period to file it.
This statement is your way of confirming that your company’s details remain accurate and transparent — a vital part of good governance and trust.
Changes to company details
Some changes need to be reported immediately. For example:
- Directors or secretaries: Within 14 days
- Registered office address: Immediately
- Persons with Significant Control (PSC): Within 14 days of any change
Event-driven filings
Other filings depend on your business activity, such as:
- Share allotments: within one month
- Company resolutions: within 15 days
- Changes to share capital: as they occur
Why Companies House deadlines matter
Missing filing deadlines can lead to more than just financial penalties. Late or inaccurate filings can raise red flags with investors, lenders and suppliers and in serious cases, even lead to your company being struck off the register.
For busy business owners, keeping track of every requirement can feel like a full-time job in itself.
Filing online portals, confirmation statements, tax returns, the list never seems to end. That’s where an accountant who knows your business inside out becomes invaluable.
How we can help you with Companies House compliance
As an independent, owner-run accountancy firm, Glazers is built on personal service and continuity. We’re focused entirely on supporting our clients, not chasing internal targets.
Our team ensures your filings are completed on time, every time. We keep your business compliant while freeing you to focus on what you do best.
We’re also proactive. If deadlines are approaching or changes in legislation could affect your obligations, we’ll let you know before it becomes an issue.
In safe hands
The burden of compliance doesn’t have to rest on your shoulders. Partnering with a trusted, independent accountant gives you the reassurance that your business is protected, your deadlines are met and your filings are accurate.
We’ve been helping businesses of all sizes stay compliant and confident for decades.
If you want peace of mind and a team that keeps you informed, on time and on track, speak to our Companies House experts.
