What must be submitted.
WHAT IS TYPICALLY REQUIRED
An annual return to the companies registry Annual accounts Tax returns Sector-specific returns, where applicable
WHAT AN ANNUAL RETURN CONTAINS
Current details of the company: registered office, directors, secretary, shareholders and share capital.
WHY IT MATTERS
It is the public record, and it must be accurate.
WHAT HAPPENS IF FILINGS LAPSE
Penalties accumulate The company may be struck off Directors may face consequences Certificates cannot be obtained
WHAT BEING STRUCK OFF MEANS
The company ceases to exist and its assets may vest elsewhere.
WHY THAT MATTERS ENORMOUSLY
Companies have lost property through neglected filings.
WHAT RESTORATION REQUIRES
An application, and payment of everything outstanding.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Every filing your company must make, and when.
WHAT TO CALENDAR
Each one, with lead time.
WHY LEAD TIME
Accounts must be prepared before they can be filed.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Who is responsible for each filing.
WHAT TO VERIFY
That filings were actually made.
WHY
Delegating does not transfer responsibility, and agents fail to file.
HOW TO VERIFY
Obtain the filing evidence, or check the public record.
WHAT TO KEEP
Evidence of every filing.
WHAT TO DO IF FILINGS ARE IN ARREARS
Bring them current, with advice.
WHY PROMPTLY
Penalties accumulate and the position worsens.
