Company behind on filings? We help you catch up.
Whether it is overdue accounts, a missed confirmation statement or a strike-off notice that has already arrived, we assess your company and agree a plan to bring its filings up to date.
Rescue plans start from £998 · Free initial assessment
Does any of these apply to you?
Missed confirmation statement
Companies House sends a warning then moves to strike-off. The £50 filing fee becomes the least of your problems, restoration costs far more.
Overdue annual accounts
Automatic penalties start the day after your deadline: £150, then £375, then £750, then £1,500. They double if you are late two years in a row.
Strike-off notice already received
Time is short: the notice usually gives two months, and sometimes only 28 days. Objecting and filing what is outstanding can halt the process before your company is dissolved.
HMRC penalties on top
Late Corporation Tax returns carry separate HMRC penalties plus interest on unpaid tax. The longer you wait, the larger the total bill.
Companies House late accounts penalties
Applied automatically from the day after your deadline. Doubles if you are late two years running.
| How late | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | £1,500 |
Consequences of compulsory strike-off
- ✕Company bank accounts can be frozen or closed
- ✕All company assets pass to the Crown (bona vacantia)
- ✕Contracts and trading relationships become void
- ✕Restoring a struck-off company is possible but costly: £341 for administrative restoration, plus every overdue filing and penalty, and a court order costs more
- ✕HMRC debts survive strike-off, they don't disappear
How the rescue process works
- 1
Initial assessment
Message us on WhatsApp with your company number. We check the Companies House record, and HMRC's once you authorise us as your agent: what is outstanding, what penalties are accruing, and what needs filing first.
- 2
Transparent rescue quote
The package covers catch-up accounts for up to two prior financial years, from £998. If you are further behind than that, we still take it on, we just price those older years separately so you can see what each one costs. Either way the quote is itemised and agreed before we start: no hidden extras.
- 3
We prepare and file what is overdue
Catch-up accounts, late confirmation statements, penalty appeal letters where there are grounds, Corporation Tax returns: we prepare and file the work agreed in your quote, from the records you provide, to bring your filings up to date.
Pricing
Clear itemised quote, you know the full cost before we start.
Rescue package (assessment + catch-up filings)
From £998
Company restoration from strike-off: the price depends on the Companies House restoration fee and associated costs
Quoted per case
Penalty appeal letters
Included in package
Transition to an annual plan (Accounts & Tax for turnover under £50,000, or Company Compliance)
From £498/yr
Companies House late-account penalties increase at set overdue bands. Filing does not cancel penalties already due.
Message us for a free initial assessment of your company's position and possible next steps. We agree any paid work with you before starting.
Get your free assessment nowSunday to Thursday, 9am to 6pm Gulf Standard Time
Common questions
- What happens if my annual accounts are late?
- Companies House charges an automatic penalty from £150 up to £1,500 depending on how late they are, doubled if last year's accounts were also late. If the delay continues, it can start striking the company off.
- Can Companies House strike-off be stopped?
- Often yes, by filing the outstanding documents before the notice period expires, and by objecting to the strike-off where that is needed. The decision rests with Companies House.
Disclaimer
General educational guidance only, not legal, tax, accounting, immigration, investment or financial advice. We don't guarantee the information is complete, current or suitable for your situation. Always check official sources (GOV.UK, Companies House, HMRC, the relevant professional body) and speak to a qualified professional before acting. Last reviewed: July 2026.