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What is the penalty for filing UK accounts late?

Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 17:46 (UTC+08:00)

It depends on how late they are: £150 up to 1 month, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that. The penalty doubles if the accounts are late 2 years in a row. It is charged to the company automatically.

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Source: Late filing penalties, Companies House, GOV.UK

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