Company Secretarial Services Brighton

Running a limited company comes with statutory obligations beyond just the accounts — confirmation statements, registered office requirements, and Companies House filings all need to be managed carefully and on time.

What we handle

Annual confirmation statement filing
Registered office address service
Director and shareholder changes
Share allotments and transfers
Company name changes
Striking off and dissolution

All compliance, no stress

We track your filing deadlines and handle everything automatically. You'll never miss a Companies House deadline or face an unnecessary fine.

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Companies House deadlines that catch people out

Event	Deadline
Confirmation statement	At least every 12 months; file up to 14 days after the review period ends. £50 online
Annual accounts, private company	9 months after the financial year end
First accounts of a new company	21 months after the date of incorporation
Director appointment, resignation or change of details	14 days
Return of allotment of shares	1 month after the allotment
Corporation Tax return (CT600) to HMRC	12 months after the period end, with payment due 9 months and 1 day after

Example. A company with a 31 March 2026 year end must file accounts at Companies House by 31 December 2026, pay Corporation Tax by 1 January 2027 and file the CT600 by 31 March 2027. Three different dates come from one year end, and missing any of them costs money.

Late accounts bring an automatic penalty for a private limited company: £150 up to one month late, £375 from one to three months, £750 from three to six months and £1,500 beyond that. Failing to file a confirmation statement can mean a fine of up to £5,000 and the company being struck off.

Director identity verification

Identity verification became a legal requirement on 18 November 2025. Directors and people with significant control must verify, usually once, and receive a Companies House personal code. Existing directors have a 14 day period whose dates depend on their circumstances. We can walk you through it and tell you what happens if it is missed.

Registered office and changes

Since March 2024 the registered office must be an appropriate address where documents can be delivered, which rules out most PO boxes. We can act as your registered office if you would rather not use a home address.
Director and shareholder changes, share allotments and transfers, and name changes each have their own form and deadline.
Striking off a dormant company is not just a form. Corporation Tax, VAT and PAYE must be closed first, and the way any remaining funds are paid out affects the tax due.

Sources: GOV.UK: File your confirmation statement, GOV.UK: Penalties for late filing of accounts, GOV.UK: Verifying your identity for Companies House.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is my confirmation statement due?

At least once every 12 months, and you can file up to 14 days after your review period ends. It costs £50 online. Late filing can lead to a fine of up to £5,000 and the company being struck off, so we track the date for you.

Do directors have to verify their identity?

Yes. Identity verification became a legal requirement on 18 November 2025 for directors and people with significant control. You normally verify once and get a Companies House personal code. Existing directors have a 14 day period whose dates depend on their circumstances.

How long do I have to tell Companies House about a director change?

14 days from the change, for appointments, resignations and changes of details alike. Share capital is separate: a return of allotment of shares is due within one month of the allotment.

What happens if I file accounts late?

A penalty applies automatically. For a private limited company it is £150 up to one month late, £375 from one to three months, £750 from three to six months and £1,500 after six months. Persistent lateness also puts the company at risk of being struck off.