Filing Deadlines and Penalties for Company Accounts

We would remind clients that the filing deadline for the delivery of private company accounts is reduced to nine months from the end of their financial year with effect for accounting periods beginning on or after 6 April 2008 – generally that will be for 30 April 2009 year ends onwards.

Companies House have increased the fines applicable to accounts filed late substantially with effect from 1 February 2009.

Not more than 1 month late £ 150

More than 1 month late but not more than 3 months late £ 375

More than 3 months late but not more than 6 months late £ 750

More than 6 months late £ 1,500