Every UK company must file certain documents with Companies House on a regular basis. The two most important filings are annual accounts and the confirmation statement (formerly the annual return). Failure to file on time is a criminal offence and can result in the company being struck off the register.
Annual accounts must be filed within 9 months of the financial year end for private companies, or 6 months for PLCs. The level of detail required depends on the company's size: micro-entities file the least, while large companies must file full audited accounts.
The confirmation statement must be filed at least once every 12 months and confirms key company information is up to date: registered office, directors, shareholders, SIC codes, and persons with significant control.
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