For a private company whose first accounts cover more than 12 months, the usual deadline is 21 months after incorporation or 3 months after the accounting reference date, whichever is later. Public companies normally use 18 months. If the first accounts cover 12 months or less, the normal 9- or 6-month period applies.
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Companies House late filing penalty
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Estimated penalty£0
No accounts penalty is due when filed on time.
DelayPrivate / LLPPublic
Up to 1 month£150£750
1–3 months£375£1,500
3–6 months£750£3,000
More than 6 months£1,500£7,500
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Confirmation statement
Confirm that the information Companies House holds about the company is accurate.
Calculated due date26 Mar 2026Overdue
- 01Review the company record
Check the registered office, officers, SIC codes, share capital and PSC information.
- 02Report changes first
Some changes need a separate filing before the confirmation statement is submitted.
- 03File within the 14-day window
The review period normally ends 12 months after the previous statement date.
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Common questions
Deadline FAQ
Plain-English guidance for the most common filing questions.
Private companies and LLPs usually file within 9 months of the accounting reference date. Public companies usually file within 6 months.
For private companies and LLPs, the standard accounts penalties range from £150 to £1,500 depending on the delay. Public company penalties range from £750 to £7,500. Consecutive late filing can double the amount.
The review period normally ends 12 months after incorporation or the previous statement date. The statement can be filed up to 14 days after that period ends.
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