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Late private-company accounts trigger automatic penalties from £150 to £1,500, depending on how late they are, and consecutive late years double the charge. File acceptable accounts…
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Most small companies must pay Corporation Tax nine months and one day after their accounting period ends, but the Company Tax Return is due 12 months…
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A dormant company normally continues to file annual accounts and a confirmation statement with Companies House. It should tell HMRC when it is dormant for Corporation…
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A confirmation statement confirms that Companies House information is correct. It is required at least every 12 months and must be filed within 14 days after…
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The 2026/27 tax year runs from 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027. Important personal-tax dates include 5 October, 31 October, 31 January and 31 July,…
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A private company normally files first accounts 21 months after incorporation and later accounts nine months after year end. Corporation Tax is usually paid nine months…
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Late annual accounts bring automatic penalties starting at £150 and reaching £1,500 after six months, with doubled charges for two successive late years. Missing required accounts…
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A private company’s first accounts are generally due 21 months after incorporation. If they cover more than 12 months, the rule is 21 months from incorporation…
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