UK company filing deadlines
The key deadlines every UK company director needs to track — on one page.
Who this is for: Directors and owners of UK limited companies, especially those based overseas.
What it explains: What must be filed, to whom, and by when.
Confirmation statement
At least once every 12 months, filed within 14 days of the review-period end. £50 online (raised from £34 on 1 February 2026). Missing it can lead to a penalty and strike-off proceedings.
Annual accounts (Companies House)
Filed within 9 months of your financial year-end (first accounts: 21 months after incorporation). Late penalties £150–£1,500, doubled if you're late two years running.
Company Tax Return (CT600, to HMRC)
Filed within 12 months of the end of your accounting period — but the Corporation Tax itself is due 9 months and 1 day after the period ends.
VAT returns
If VAT-registered, usually quarterly under Making Tax Digital (MTD), due 1 month and 7 days after the period ends.
PAYE (payroll)
If you employ people, report to HMRC on or before each payday (RTI); pay by the 22nd of the following month if paying electronically.
Director identity verification
Mandatory since 18 November 2025. Existing directors provide their personal code with the company's next confirmation statement. Can be completed remotely.
Official sources to check
When to speak to a professional
If you've missed a deadline, aren't sure of your dates, or want someone to handle it all for you. Fileminder is an AAT-regulated, ACSP-authorised accountancy firm and we handle these filings for Arab directors, remotely.
Related: Director responsibilities
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General guidance only, not legal, tax or accounting advice. Rules and amounts are set by the official bodies and can change, so always check the official sources. Last reviewed: June 2026.