Filing Deadlines for Company Accounts

Companies are required to submit their annual accounts to Companies House within 9 months following the end of their financial year. The financial year typically spans 12 months from the company’s Accounting Reference Date (ARD).

It’s important to note that the ARD also serves as the deadline for filing the company’s corporation tax return. This means that both the annual accounts and corporation tax return must be filed by the same date each year.

For example, if a company’s ARD is March 31st, their financial year would run from April 1st to March 31st of the following year. The accounts for that financial year must then be delivered to Companies House by December 31st, which is also the deadline for filing their corporation tax return.

By adhering to these deadlines, companies can ensure compliance with legal requirements and avoid potential penalties for late filing of accounts or tax returns.