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Overdue Company Accounts Filing in West Sussex

For Overdue Company Accounts Filing in West Sussex, Micro Entity Accounts can assist with preparing and filing outstanding statutory accounts with Companies House. We support company directors who need clear, practical help to bring overdue accounts up to date, with transparent pricing and no hidden costs. Whether one accounting period is outstanding or several, we can review your position and explain the next steps.

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Overdue accounts preparation
Companies House filing
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Corporation Tax support where applicable
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─── OVERDUE ACCOUNTS EXPLAINED

Understanding Overdue Company Accounts Filing and Why Prompt Action Matters

Company accounts generally need to be delivered to Companies House by the applicable statutory deadline. That deadline is linked to the company’s accounting reference period and individual circumstances, so it is not the same for every company. When the deadline passes and the required accounts have not been delivered, those accounts are overdue. This can happen for many reasons, including a change in accountant, incomplete records, a misunderstanding about filing obligations, or a period of inactivity. An overdue filing is a live compliance matter: the outstanding statutory accounts still need to be prepared and delivered where required, and the longer they remain outstanding the more the position may develop. Directors of companies in West Sussex should not assume that dormancy, no trading activity or no income removes the need to file. Even dormant companies can have annual accounts filing obligations. If more than one accounting period is outstanding, each period may need to be addressed separately. Companies House can impose late-filing penalties when accounts are delivered after the deadline, and paying a penalty does not remove the requirement to file. The exact consequences depend on the company’s circumstances, its filing history and the applicable Companies House rules. Reviewing the position early is usually more straightforward than leaving it to build up.

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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.

Overdue Company Accounts Filing in West Sussex? We Can Help You Prepare and File What Is Outstanding

If overdue accounts have left you feeling uncertain or worried about what Companies House expects, you are not alone. Micro Entity Accounts can review your outstanding filing position and assist with overdue accounts preparation and Companies House filing for the relevant periods. We take the time to understand what has happened, explain the information needed and keep the process clear from start to finish. Where more than one period is outstanding, we can help you work through the position in an organised way, subject to the applicable requirements. The first step is simply to get in touch and let us review your circumstances.

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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?

Company accounts become overdue when the statutory accounts for an accounting period have not been delivered to Companies House by the applicable filing deadline. The deadline depends on the company’s accounting reference period and circumstances. An overdue account is not the same as a company being dissolved or struck off; it means the required filing remains outstanding. Where accounts are overdue, they still generally need to be prepared and filed, although the exact requirements depend on the company’s position.

Why have my company accounts become overdue?

There are many reasons accounts can become overdue, including incomplete bookkeeping records, a change of accountant, a dormant or inactive period, or a misunderstanding about filing obligations. For directors in West Sussex, the important point is that an overdue filing is usually easier to resolve when it is reviewed early. We can look at the accounting periods concerned and help identify what information is needed to prepare the outstanding accounts.

Do dormant companies still need to file accounts, and can dormant accounts become overdue?

Yes, dormant status does not automatically remove a company’s Companies House filing obligations. A dormant company can still be required to file annual accounts, and those accounts can become overdue if they are not delivered by the applicable deadline. Dormancy and overdue filing are separate issues. Depending on the circumstances, the company may need to prepare and file accounts for the outstanding period, even if it has not traded.

What happens if company accounts are filed late with Companies House?

When accounts are delivered after the applicable deadline, Companies House may impose a late-filing penalty. The amount and treatment can depend on factors such as the length of the delay and the company’s filing history. Paying a penalty does not remove the requirement to file the outstanding accounts. If you are dealing with late or overdue accounts, it is sensible to prepare the filing and address any penalty separately, subject to the applicable Companies House rules.

If more than one accounting period is outstanding, what needs to happen?

Where several periods are outstanding, each accounting period may need its own set of statutory accounts prepared and delivered to Companies House. Filing one period does not automatically resolve the others. We can help review the outstanding periods, gather the relevant records and prepare the accounts in an organised way. The work required depends on the number of periods, the quality of the records and the company’s circumstances.

Can overdue accounts still be filed after a Companies House warning or strike-off notice?

It may still be possible to prepare and file overdue accounts after a warning or strike-off notice, but the position is more serious and may depend on the stage the company has reached. Companies House can take action against companies that fail to meet filing obligations, and persistent non-compliance can increase the risk of compulsory strike-off action. If a company has received a strike-off notice, or has already been dissolved, separate advice may be needed. We can review the circumstances and assist with preparing outstanding accounts where appropriate.

Can micro-entity accounts be used for Overdue Company Accounts Filing if the company qualifies?

Some companies may qualify to prepare micro-entity accounts under the micro-entity framework, often referred to as FRS 105. However, not every company qualifies, and eligibility depends on the company’s legal structure, size, accounting period and reporting framework. If the company qualified in the relevant period, it may be possible to prepare micro-entity accounts for an overdue filing. We can review eligibility before deciding the appropriate format.

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

Yes. Statutory accounts are filed with Companies House where required, while Corporation Tax Returns such as CT600 are submitted to HMRC where applicable. A confirmation statement is also separate from annual accounts and is submitted to Companies House. Filing overdue accounts does not automatically satisfy any outstanding Corporation Tax or confirmation statement obligations. These are separate compliance matters and may need to be addressed individually depending on the company’s circumstances.