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Overdue Company Accounts Filing in Whitstable

If your company’s accounts have passed their filing deadline, Micro Entity Accounts can assist with preparing and filing the outstanding statutory accounts with Companies House. We support company directors in Whitstable and beyond with clear communication, simple fixed-fee pricing and no hidden costs, so you know exactly where your filing position stands.

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Overdue accounts preparation
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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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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Imran to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable accountant. He helped me sort out a very complicated backlog of accounts and prepared my overdue tax returns with professionalism and attention to detail. 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. I'm very pleased with the service I've received and truly appreciate his support. If you need help with your accounts or taxes, I would highly recommend Imran.
  
 
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─── OVERDUE ACCOUNTS EXPLAINED

What Makes Company Accounts Overdue, and Why It Is Worth Addressing Promptly

Company accounts generally need to be delivered to Companies House by the applicable statutory deadline for the company’s accounting reference period. When that deadline passes and the required accounts have not been delivered, those accounts are treated as overdue. The relevant deadline is not identical for every company — it can depend on whether it is the company’s first accounting period, the accounting reference date in use, and other circumstances such as any previously shortened or extended period. Reasons for late filing vary: records may not have been finalised, a director may be unsure which period applies, or a change of accountant may have interrupted matters. Whatever the cause, the filing obligation itself does not disappear, and the longer accounts remain outstanding, the more involved the position can become. Companies House may apply late-filing penalties where accounts are delivered after the deadline, and persistent non-compliance can increase the risk of further action against the company, including compulsory strike-off procedures. It is also worth remembering that overdue accounts are only one part of company compliance: confirmation statements, Corporation Tax obligations and other filings may need attention separately. The right approach depends on the company’s circumstances and the periods outstanding, so a review is usually the sensible first step.

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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.

Ready to Bring Your Overdue Accounts Up to Date? We Can Prepare and File Them on Your Behalf

Overdue accounts are easy to put off, and the uncertainty around deadlines and penalties rarely gets easier with time. Micro Entity Accounts works with company directors in Whitstable to review outstanding filing requirements, prepare the statutory accounts that remain outstanding and handle the Companies House filing, so the position is dealt with properly rather than left to build up. Our accountants are fully qualified and regulated by ICAEW, ACCA and AAT, and we explain each step in straightforward terms before anything is submitted. Where several accounting periods are outstanding, we can look at each one and confirm what is needed. Share a few details about your company and we can take it from there.

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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 for company accounts to be overdue?

Company accounts become overdue when the applicable statutory filing deadline has passed and the required accounts have not been delivered to Companies House. The deadline itself is not the same for every company — it depends on the accounting reference period, whether it is a first set of accounts, and the company's particular circumstances. Being overdue simply means the filing requirement remains outstanding. It does not, on its own, change the company's status on the Companies House register.

Do overdue accounts still have to be filed with Companies House?

Yes, where the company is required to deliver statutory accounts, the obligation continues even after the deadline has passed. Overdue accounts still need to be prepared and filed, and Companies House can apply a late-filing penalty once delivery happens after the due date. Filing the outstanding accounts does not automatically cancel any penalty that may apply, since the filing requirement and the penalty are separate matters. We can review which accounting periods are outstanding and prepare the accounts accordingly.

Can a dormant company have overdue accounts?

A dormant company can certainly have overdue accounts if the required accounts were not filed by the applicable deadline. Dormancy and overdue filing are separate issues: dormant status does not automatically remove annual accounts filing obligations, although a genuinely dormant company may qualify for certain filing exemptions subject to the relevant requirements. Whether an exemption applies depends on the company's circumstances and the accounting period concerned, so it is worth confirming the position before assuming nothing needs to be submitted.

What happens if company accounts are filed late?

Where accounts are delivered after the applicable deadline, Companies House can impose a late-filing penalty. The level of penalty is not the same in every case and depends on factors such as how late the accounts are and the type of company involved. A penalty is not optional, and paying any penalty does not remove the requirement to file the outstanding accounts — both need to be dealt with. If you believe a penalty was issued incorrectly, an appeal may be possible depending on the circumstances and the applicable Companies House rules.

What if more than one accounting period is outstanding?

Where several periods are outstanding, each one generally needs to be prepared and filed separately — filing a single set of accounts does not resolve the others. The number of periods involved and the work required will depend on the company's records and circumstances. We can review the position, confirm which periods remain outstanding and work through them in a sensible order so the company's Companies House records are brought up to date as far as possible.

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

Some companies may qualify for the micro-entity accounting framework, with accounts prepared under FRS 105, the financial reporting standard applicable to qualifying entities using that framework. However, not every company qualifies, and eligibility depends on the size and structure of the company and the period being prepared. The appropriate reporting framework is confirmed once the company's circumstances have been considered, which may mean micro-entity, small-company or another form of statutory accounts.

Are CT600 Corporation Tax Returns and confirmation statements separate from company accounts?

Yes. Statutory accounts are filed with Companies House where required, whereas a CT600 Corporation Tax Return is submitted to HMRC where applicable — filing accounts with Companies House does not automatically satisfy Corporation Tax obligations. A confirmation statement is also separate from annual accounts and is submitted to Companies House to confirm the company's information is up to date. A company with overdue accounts may therefore need to address other filings as well, depending on its circumstances.

How can Micro Entity Accounts help with Overdue Company Accounts Filing in Whitstable?

Micro Entity Accounts supports company directors in Whitstable who need help preparing and filing overdue company accounts. We review the outstanding filing requirements, confirm which accounting periods need attention, prepare the statutory accounts and submit them to Companies House, with the documents reviewed and authorised by you before anything is filed. Our accountants are fully qualified and regulated by ICAEW, ACCA and AAT, and we can also discuss related matters such as Corporation Tax Returns or confirmation statements where these are relevant to your situation.