─── SPECIALIST LATE FILING ACCOUNTANTS IN THE UK
Overdue Company Accounts Filing in Cheshire
- Simple Fixed Pricing
- HMRC Compliant
- FRS 105 specialists
Overdue Company Accounts Filing
- Overdue accounts preparation
- Companies House filing
- Review of outstanding periods
- Corporation Tax support where applicable
- Clear fees with no hidden costs
- Qualified accountant support
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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.
─── OVERDUE ACCOUNTS EXPLAINED
What Does It Mean When Your Company Accounts Are Overdue?
─── Why Choose Us
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.
─── Our late filing service
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.
─── Why Choose Us
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.
───WHO WE HELP
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.
Overdue Accounts Causing Concern? Get Straightforward Help to File Them Correctly
─── FAQs
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.
Overdue company accounts are statutory accounts that have not been delivered to Companies House by the applicable filing deadline. The deadline depends on the company's accounting reference period and circumstances. Once that deadline passes, the accounts are considered late, and the company may face a late-filing penalty. It is important to address the filing as soon as possible rather than assuming the obligation has gone away.
There are several reasons why accounts end up overdue. Common situations include losing track of the filing deadline, not keeping bookkeeping records up to date, waiting for information from a previous accountant, or not realising that even a dormant company has an obligation to file accounts. Whatever the reason, the important thing is to take action and bring the filing up to date.
Yes. Overdue accounts still need to be prepared and delivered to Companies House unless the company has been dissolved or is otherwise exempt. Filing late does not remove the requirement to file. In fact, the longer the delay, the more likely it is that Companies House may impose a penalty or take further action. If there are multiple outstanding periods, each one may need to be dealt with separately.
Yes, a dormant company can have overdue accounts. Dormancy does not automatically exempt a company from filing annual accounts. Even if the company has not traded, it may still need to deliver accounts to Companies House by the applicable deadline. Dormant accounts have their own requirements, so it is important to check what applies to your company's situation.
If you file accounts after the deadline, Companies House can issue a late-filing penalty. The amount of the penalty depends on how late the accounts are received. A penalty does not mean you no longer need to file the accounts – you still need to deliver them. Filing as soon as possible can help limit the length of the delay, which may affect the penalty amount.
A penalty can only be cancelled or reduced if the company has a reasonable excuse and meets the conditions set out by Companies House. Whether an appeal sì³®ds depends on the specific circumstances and the evidence available. Using an accountant is not a guaranteed way to remove a penalty, but we can review your situation and explain the options open to you.
The exact information needed will depend on the company's records and the period being prepared. Typically, we may need bank statements, invoices, expense records, details of any loans or directors' transactions, and confirmation of the company's activity during the period. We can discuss what is required based on your individual circumstances and help you gather the necessary documents.
No. Statutory accounts are filed with Companies House, while Corporation Tax Returns, such as a CT600, are submitted to HMRC where applicable. The two are separate obligations, and filing overdue accounts with Companies House does not automatically satisfy your Corporation Tax filing requirements. If both are outstanding, you may need to address them separately.