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Overdue Company Accounts Filing in Southend

If your company accounts are past their filing deadline, Micro Entity Accounts can help you prepare and deliver the outstanding statutory accounts to Companies House, explain what still needs your attention and keep the process straightforward from the outset.

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Overdue accounts preparation
Companies House filing
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Corporation Tax support where applicable
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From newly incorporated companies to established owner-managed businesses, our clients trust us to prepare their accounts accurately and handle their annual filing requirements.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a really positive experience with Muhammad. He was incredibly quick to action everything and made the whole process straightforward and stress-free. He took care of everything promptly and kept me informed throughout, which was greatly appreciated.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I worked with Accotx on a HMRC reclaim and overall, they did ultimately deliver on their promise, which I appreciate. The process did take longer than any of us expected, partly due to external delays with the tax authorities, and partly because there were some hiccups in communication and follow-up. However, despite those challenges, they stayed professional and stuck to the original agreed terms. If you’re considering using them, be prepared to stay in regular contact to keep things moving along. They are absolutely capable, have the expertise and willing to work with you, and overall  improving their services over time. I would certainly return for any future needs.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Accotax have been our accountants for many years now. We maintained them, because of their professionalism. In the last coiple of years, i have working with Imran, who has been very professional and helpful in guiding us through the whole process explaining and clarifying every aspect of it. Very prompt in responding to questions and patient with us even when we seem to be slow. I really enjoy working with him. Thank you
  
 
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Throughout the process, he was incredibly patient, took the time to answer all of my questions, and explained everything clearly. He guided me through each step and helped rectify issues that had built up over time, making what felt like an overwhelming situation much more manageable.

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─── OVERDUE ACCOUNTS EXPLAINED

What Makes Company Accounts Overdue, and Why It Is Worth Acting Early

Company accounts become overdue when the applicable filing deadline for a set of annual accounts has passed and those accounts have not yet been delivered to Companies House. Deadlines are not identical for every company. They depend on factors such as the company’s accounting reference period, whether it is a first set of accounts and other circumstances, so the sensible starting point is usually to confirm exactly which periods remain outstanding on the Companies House record. Once a deadline has passed, the obligation to prepare and file does not disappear. Directors of a company in Southend remain responsible for making sure the required statutory accounts are prepared and delivered, whether the company has traded actively, had a quiet year or is dormant. Late-filing penalties may apply where accounts are delivered after the due date, and the longer a filing stays outstanding, the more significant the consequences can become, which can include an increased risk of compliance or strike-off action. Where more than one accounting period is outstanding, each period generally needs to be addressed in its own right. Delivering overdue accounts also does not automatically settle separate obligations, such as confirmation statements or Corporation Tax matters handled by HMRC. What is required depends on the company’s structure, accounting periods and circumstances, so we review the position before anything is prepared or submitted for your approval.

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How Much Are Companies House Late Filing Penalties?

Penalties escalate the longer your accounts stay unfiled, and they double if your company also filed late in the previous financial year. Acting now is the single most effective way to cap what you owe.

How late the accounts are	Private company	Public company
Up to 1 month late	£150	£300
1 to 3 months late	£375	£750
3 to 6 months late	£750	£1,500
More than 6 months late	£1,500	£3,000

HMRC applies separate penalties for late Corporation Tax Returns, starting at £100 per return plus interest on unpaid tax. Companies House late-filing penalties can change, so check the current GOV.UK guidance for the latest penalty rules.

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What's Included in Our Overdue Accounts Filing Service

One service that clears the whole backlog: accounts, tax returns, correspondence and future deadline management, handled by qualified UK accountants.

Late Statutory Accounts Preparation

We rebuild and prepare your overdue statutory accounts under FRS 105 or FRS 102 from whatever records you have available.

Companies House Catch-Up Filing

Every outstanding accounting period is filed in the correct order so your public record is brought fully up to date.

Corporation Tax Return Support

Where Corporation Tax Returns are also outstanding, we can assist with preparing the relevant CT600 returns and supporting computations for HMRC.

Penalty Appeal Support

Where there are reasonable grounds, we help you appeal late filing penalties and respond to enforcement letters.

Strike-Off Notice Support

If your company has received a strike-off notice, we can review the outstanding filing position and assist with preparing the required accounts. Further action may be required depending on the company's status and circumstances.

Deadline Monitoring Going Forward

Once you are compliant, we track your future accounting reference dates so you never file late again.

─── How It Works

How We Get Your Overdue Accounts Filed

Free Overdue Accounts Review

We check your Companies House record, confirm which accounting periods are outstanding and quote a fixed fee before any work starts.

Send Whatever Records You Have

Bank statements, invoices and expense records go through our secure portal. Gaps are normal — we tell you exactly what is missing.

We Rebuild the Accounts & Tax Returns

Our accountants reconstruct the bookkeeping, prepare the overdue accounts and calculate the Corporation Tax due for each late year.

Approve, File & Get Compliant

You review the draft accounts and returns, then we submit the relevant accounts to Companies House and any required Corporation Tax Returns to HMRC. We confirm what has been submitted and highlight any remaining compliance matters.

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Why Directors Trust Us With Late Accounts

Experienced Late-Filing Support

We understand the additional work involved when accounts are overdue and help you work through the outstanding filing requirements systematically.

Multiple Outstanding Years

Where several accounting periods are outstanding, we can review the backlog and work through the required accounts in the appropriate sequence.

No Judgement, Just Fixes

Missed deadlines happen. We focus on addressing the outstanding filings and helping you avoid leaving further accounts overdue.

Fixed Fee, No Hidden Costs

One transparent price per outstanding year, agreed in writing before we begin.

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Who We Help With Overdue Company Accounts

From single-director companies to dormant businesses and companies facing strike-off, we bring overdue records back into compliance.

One-Director Companies

Owner-managed limited companies that fell behind on annual accounts and Corporation Tax filings.

Dormant & Inactive Companies

Dormant companies with missing accounts, including those that never traded but still owe filings.

Companies Facing Strike-Off

Businesses with a proposal to strike off, needing overdue accounts filed fast to stay on the register.

Need to Bring Overdue Accounts Up to Date? We can prepare and file them with Companies House for you

Overdue accounts are easy to put off, and the longer they sit unresolved the heavier they can feel, particularly when you are already running the business day to day. Micro Entity Accounts works with company directors in Southend to establish what is outstanding at Companies House, prepare the overdue accounts for each relevant accounting period and assist with the filing process from start to finish. We can also review your wider filing position and flag anything else that may still need your attention, such as confirmation statements or Corporation Tax matters, so nothing is left unaddressed by accident. Expect clear communication, simple fixed-fee pricing and no hidden costs, with progress explained in plain terms as your company record moves back towards compliance. Tell us where things currently stand and we will set out the practical next steps.

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Overdue Company Accounts FAQs

Still unsure where you stand? Reach out to our UK team at info@microentityaccounts.co.uk and we will review your filing history with you.

What does it mean if our company accounts are described as overdue?

It means the statutory filing deadline for a set of annual accounts has passed and those accounts have not yet been delivered to Companies House. The company does not lose its status simply because a filing is late, but the accounts remain outstanding on the Companies House record and the filing obligation continues until they are prepared and submitted. The applicable deadline depends on your accounting reference period and other circumstances.

Do we still have to file accounts that are already past the deadline?

Yes, in most cases the requirement to prepare and deliver statutory accounts to Companies House continues after the deadline has passed. Overdue accounts still need to be prepared for the relevant period and filed where required, and the fact that the company has not traded in that period does not by itself remove the obligation. Where applicable, each outstanding period is dealt with separately.

Can a dormant company have overdue accounts?

It can. Dormancy and overdue filing are separate matters. A dormant company may still be required to prepare and deliver annual accounts to Companies House, so if that filing was missed, the accounts would be overdue even though the company was not trading. Depending on the circumstances, a dormant company may have its own filing requirements and exemptions, which we can review.

What are the possible consequences of filing accounts late?

Companies House can impose a late-filing penalty where accounts are delivered after the applicable deadline, and the longer a filing remains outstanding, the more serious the consequences may become. Paying a penalty does not remove the requirement to file the outstanding accounts, as these are separate matters. Persistent non-compliance can also increase the risk of further action, so it is usually better to address overdue filings sooner rather than later.

What happens if several accounting periods are outstanding?

Where more than one period is outstanding, each set of accounts generally needs to be prepared and filed separately. Filing one period does not automatically resolve the others, and the information required may differ from one period to the next. We can review the Companies House record and your accounting information to establish which periods are outstanding and how best to work through them.

Could overdue accounts affect our company's status?

An overdue filing does not mean a company is automatically dissolved or removed from the register. However, Companies House may take action against companies that fail to meet their filing obligations, and persistent non-compliance can increase the risk of compulsory strike-off action. If you have already received a strike-off notice, or the company has been dissolved, that situation may need separate restoration or legal advice rather than being treated as an ordinary overdue filing.

Can overdue accounts be filed under the micro-entity framework?

Some companies may qualify to prepare micro-entity accounts, including for periods that are already overdue, but not every company does. Eligibility depends on factors such as the company's legal structure, accounting period and size, and on the reporting framework that applies. Where FRS 105 is relevant, it is the financial reporting standard used by qualifying entities applying the micro-entity framework. We confirm the appropriate basis before preparing anything.

Are CT600 returns and confirmation statements separate from the accounts?

Yes. Statutory accounts are delivered to Companies House where required, while Corporation Tax Returns such as CT600 are submitted to HMRC where applicable, and a confirmation statement is a separate Companies House filing again. Filing overdue accounts does not automatically satisfy those other obligations, so a company may still need to deal with its confirmation statement, Corporation Tax position or other outstanding filings separately.