Accounts filing deadline on 30 September 2015
If you're one of the 250,000 companies that must file their accounts by the end of the month, don't leave it to the last minute.
30 September accounts filing deadline
It’s easier file your accounts online. You’ll need an authentication code, so if you have to request a code allow plenty of time, as they are sent to the company by post.
File early and file online
File online before the deadline and enjoy the peace of mind that they’ve been filed on time - we’ll send you an email confirming they’ve been received and another confirming if they’ve been registered.
It can take as little as 15 minutes from start to finish - no need for paper, envelopes, covering letters and the added uncertainty over whether the accounts will be delivered on time.
Find out how to get your company authentication code needed for filing online.
Watch a video on how to file abbreviated accounts online
Abbreviated accounts online filing video demonstration
Watch a video on how to file dormant accounts online
Dormant accounts online filing video demonstration
Avoid rejections
With inbuilt checks to make sure your accounts meet requirements, our online filing service helps you avoid rejections.
Submitted accounts may require manual checks that are only carried out during office opening hours.
It could be too late to avoid a penalty if your accounts are rejected and need re-submitting, so file well in advance of the deadline to allow plenty of time to deal with a rejection should it occur.
Availability of online services
Companies House online services are available 24/7, but check that your company is registered for online filing and the accounts you wish to file are enabled on the service.
Who can’t file accounts online
Online filing of accounts is not yet available for:
- small companies who wish to file abbreviated accounts with a special audit report
- medium sized companies taking disclosure exemptions
- limited liability partnerships (LLPs)
- community interest companies (CICs)
- companies preparing IFRS accounts
Filing paper accounts
If you have to file your accounts on paper, it’s still worthwhile filing them early using a guaranteed next day delivery service.
Paper filed accounts require manual checks that are only carried out during office hours.
Paper accounts are not deemed filed until received in an acceptable form. If accounts submitted close to the deadline are rejected for amendment, there may be insufficient time to amend and return them.
A penalty will still be incurred if resubmitted accounts are received after the deadline, so file them early and allow time for this.
Accounts must be delivered in an acceptable form, on or before their due date. Delays in transit will not be accepted as an excuse for late filing. Even if accounts are delivered a day late, a penalty will be levied.
Filing accounts at our offices
Only our Cardiff office is manned 24/7 for the receipt of documents. Letterbox facilities exist in London and Edinburgh, but not in Belfast.
Check our office opening hours before filing your accounts at one of our offices.
Further information
Find out more about our online filing service and the company authentication code needed for filing online.
You can get more information on preparing your accounts or read our detailed guidance on accounts and late filing penalties.