Companies House Filing Obligations: A Breakdown

Yes, another post about filing obligations! Once a UK limited company is formed, it has two filing obligations with Companies House:

• Annual Returns: A snapshot of the company’s current appointment, address and share situation.

“What if the company is dormant”?

It doesn’t matter; if you wish to keep the company going a return is required regardless of if it is trading or dormant.

“What if annual returns are filed late”?

In a word, nothing, as long as they are filed. However, if returns are not filed at all the company will eventually be struck off.

• Annual Accounts: A breakdown of the company’s financial situation.

“What if the company is dormant”?

The company files a set of accounts specific to dormant companies: Dormant Company Accounts.

“What if annual accounts are filed late”?

The company will be issued a fine depending on how late the accounts are filed. If not filed at all, the company will eventually be struck off.

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