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Overdue Company Accounts Filing in Market Drayton

If your company’s accounts have passed their filing deadline, Micro Entity Accounts can help you prepare and deliver outstanding statutory accounts to Companies House. We work through the arrears methodically, explain what is required at each stage, and keep the process clear from start to finish.

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Overdue Company Accounts Filing

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Overdue accounts preparation
Companies House filing
Review of outstanding periods
Corporation Tax support where applicable
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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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─── OVERDUE ACCOUNTS EXPLAINED

What It Means When Company Accounts Become Overdue

Company accounts become overdue when the statutory accounts that should have been delivered to Companies House are not filed by the applicable filing deadline. That deadline is not identical for every company. It depends on matters such as the company’s accounting reference period, whether it is a first set of accounts, and the company’s individual circumstances, so the filing date recorded for your company on the Companies House register is the one that matters. Once that date has passed and the accounts remain outstanding, the obligation to file has not gone away — the accounts simply sit in arrears until they are prepared and delivered. Directors in Market Drayton sometimes assume that nothing needs to be filed because the company has not traded, has no income, or has been dormant for a period. That assumption is often misplaced. Even where a company is dormant, annual accounts may still need to be filed, and a dormant company can have overdue accounts just like a trading one. Dormancy and overdue filing are separate issues. Addressing the position early is usually the most practical route: it limits the number of outstanding periods, keeps the company’s Companies House records in better order, and gives directors a clearer view of what else may need attention, such as a confirmation statement or Corporation Tax matters. Where accounts are delivered after the deadline, Companies House can impose a late-filing penalty. The level of any penalty depends on the circumstances and the relevant Companies House rules, and the longer accounts remain overdue the more serious the consequences may become. Persistent non-compliance can also increase the risk of further action against a company, including compulsory strike-off in serious cases. It is important to keep two things separate: the penalty and the filing requirement. Paying a penalty does not remove the need to prepare and file the outstanding accounts. If a company has already received a strike-off notice or has been dissolved, the position is different again and may need separate restoration or legal advice rather than a straightforward accounts filing.

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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 Company Accounts Back Up to Date? We Can Help You Prepare and File Them with Companies House

Overdue accounts are stressful, and it is easy to feel unsure about where your company actually stands with Companies House. Micro Entity Accounts works with directors in Market Drayton to prepare and file outstanding statutory accounts, review which accounting periods remain unfiled, and check that the figures are accurate before anything is submitted. You review and authorise the accounts before filing, and we keep the process clear with simple fixed-fee pricing and no hidden costs. Whatever stage the arrears have reached, get in touch and we will set out the options available to you.

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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 are overdue company accounts?

Accounts are overdue when the statutory accounts that should have been delivered to Companies House have not been filed by the applicable deadline. That deadline varies between companies and depends on factors such as the accounting reference period and whether it is a first set of accounts, so the date shown on the Companies House register for your company is the relevant one. Once that date has passed with the accounts still outstanding, the filing obligation remains in place until the documents are prepared and delivered.

Why do company accounts become overdue?

In practice, the usual reasons are incomplete bookkeeping records, a change of accountant, a period where the company did not trade, or a director assuming that nothing needs to be filed while the business is quiet. Personal circumstances such as illness or bereavement also play a part. Whatever the cause, the requirement to file does not disappear, and the sooner the position is reviewed the more manageable it usually is to bring the accounts up to date.

Do we still have to file accounts that are already overdue?

Yes. Where accounts should have been delivered to Companies House, that requirement continues until the documents are filed, whether the company is trading, dormant or no longer active. Filing the outstanding accounts is a separate matter from any late-filing penalty that may apply. Submitting the accounts does not automatically cancel a penalty, and paying a penalty does not remove the need to file.

Can a dormant company have overdue accounts?

Yes. Dormancy and overdue filing are separate issues. A dormant company can still have an obligation to file annual accounts with Companies House, and if those accounts are not delivered by the applicable deadline, they become overdue in exactly the same way as a trading company's accounts. Dormant status does not by itself remove or postpone the filing requirement, and dormant accounts may still need to be prepared and submitted.

What happens if company accounts are filed after the deadline?

Companies House can impose a late-filing penalty when accounts are delivered after the applicable deadline. The level of any penalty depends on how late the accounts are and on the company's circumstances, and the rules are set by Companies House rather than by the accountant preparing the accounts. The longer accounts remain overdue, the more serious the consequences may become, which is why directors generally find it better to deal with the arrears sooner rather than later.

What if several accounting periods are outstanding at once?

Often these can be worked through as one project, but each outstanding accounting period generally needs its own set of accounts prepared and filed separately. Filing one set of accounts does not automatically resolve the others. We would normally begin by reviewing which periods are outstanding, what records are available for each, and the order in which they are best addressed, so the position is clear before any preparation starts.

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

Some companies may qualify for the micro-entity reporting framework, which is based on FRS 105, but eligibility depends on the company's size, legal structure and circumstances for the period in question. Not every small company qualifies, and an overdue company may originally have been required to prepare micro-entity accounts, small-company accounts or another form of statutory accounts. We would confirm the appropriate reporting framework before preparing any figures.

Are CT600 Corporation Tax Returns and confirmation statements separate from Companies House 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 any outstanding Corporation Tax or confirmation statement obligations, so these may need to be addressed alongside the accounts, depending on the company's position.