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Companies House Filing Penalties
| Length of delay (measured from the date the accounts are due) | Private company | Public company |
|---|---|---|
| Not more than 1 month | £150 | £750 |
| More than 1 month but not more than 3 months | £375 | £1,500 |
| More than 3 months but not more than 6 months | £750 | £3,000 |
| More than 6 months | £1500 | £7,500 |
HMRC Filing Penalties
|
Length of delay |
Penalty you will be asked to pay |
|---|---|
|
One day |
Initial £100 |
|
Three months |
£10 each day - up to maximum of £900. |
|
Six months |
£300 or 5% of the tax due, whichever is the higher. |
| Twelve months | £300 or 5% of the tax due, whichever is the higher. In serious cases you may be asked to pay up to 100% of the tax due instead. |
Last updated on May 7, 2011 by Robert Harris