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Companies House Filing Compliance Check

Check whether your company is up to date with its Companies House filing obligations.

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Did you know? The numbers behind this check.

  • At least every 12 monthsConfirmation statement
  • £150 to £1,500+Late accounts penalty
  • PO Box no longer validRegistered office
  • Director identity verificationNew requirement

Why this matters.

Every UK limited company must file a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months and annual accounts within strict deadlines (usually 9 months after the company’s financial year end for private companies). Late filing of accounts results in automatic, escalating penalties — starting from £150 and rising to £1,500 for accounts filed more than 6 months late, doubling if accounts are late two years running. Persistent failure to file can lead to the company being struck off the register, which can also affect directors’ ability to act as directors of other companies.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 has also introduced significant changes to Companies House requirements, including identity verification for directors and persons with significant control, and stricter rules around registered office addresses (a PO Box can no longer be used as a registered office). These changes are being phased in, and companies that don’t keep track risk filings being rejected or facing compliance issues they didn’t anticipate.

Have these to hand.

  • Your company number and incorporation date
  • Date of your last confirmation statement and annual accounts filing
  • Your registered office address
  • Details of directors and persons with significant control (PSCs)

What you’ll get.

  • 1A score out of 100Where you stand today, at a glance.
  • 2Findings ranked by riskWhat could cost you, highest risk first.
  • 3A plan with timeframesWhat to fix first and by when.

This check reviews your Companies House filing status and flags any deadlines, missing filings, or recent rule changes that affect your company.

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General guidance only, not legal advice. Consult a qualified solicitor or adviser in your jurisdiction for specific issues.