Delivering accounts Accounts must be delivered to Companies House by the deadline date. If your accounts are filed late, your company will get a late filing penalty. You can search for your company’s record to see your filing deadline dates and check that your company’s details are up to date.
What accounts must be submitted to Companies House?
Annual accounts
- A profit and loss account.
- A balance sheet (signed by a director)
- A directors’ report.
- An auditors’ report (unless the company qualifies for an exemption)
- Notes to the accounts.
How often must companies file their accounts with Companies House?
every 12 months
Annual confirmation statements must be filed at Companies House at least once every 12 months. Dormant company accounts must be prepared and submitted to Companies House every year. Changes to registered details must be reported to Companies House (and HMRC, in some cases) as and when they occur.
How long does it take Companies House to process accounts?
We aim to process most online filings within 24 hours. Paper documents sent by post might take a week or more to process – so it’ll be a while before you find out if they’ve been accepted or rejected.
What do I need to file an account with Companies House?
You’ll need a Companies House password and authentication code to use this service – you’ll be able to register for these if you do not have them. Find out if you can use your accounting software to file other types of accounts to Companies House. Contact Companies House to get help filing your company’s accounts online.
Is it possible to file company House information online?
You can also use third party software to file most of your information online. Read our guidance on using software to file your Companies House information. You cannot file ‘full audited accounts’ using WebFiling.
How do I Send my information to Companies House?
How to send your information to Companies House using our online services. Every company must send information to Companies House. This includes annual accounts and confirmation statements, and any changes to your company details. You can use our online services to:
What can you do when signed in to Companies House webfiling?
What can you do when signed in to Companies House WebFiling? File your company’s confirmation statement / annual return File your company’s annual accounts File your company’s director / secretary changes and other information Sign up to get email reminders when your company’s accounts and confirmation statement are due Who can use WebFiling?
