Can’t file because of Coronavirus?

All companies must file their accounts with Companies House every year, and there is an automatic penalty applied if they are filed late.

Companies House have today released guidance regarding coronavirus. If you are unable to file your company accounts due to the virus, you must make an application to extend the filing deadline before the filing deadline to avoid the automatic late filing penalty.

Applications to extend will be considered by Companies House on a case-by-case basis.

Further information and a link to apply for an extension can be found on the Companies House website below:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-if-your-company-cannot-file-accounts-with-companies-house-on-time

Disclaimer - All information in this post was correct at time of writing.