Company Compliance
Filing an Annual Return
with Companies House
An annual return must be submitted each year to Companies House to confirm the information they hold for the company's officers, registered office, shareholders, and share capital.
A company director is legally obliged to file an annual return for their company. Each year, Companies House will write to the directors at the registered address of the company informing them of the need to submit an annual return.
Why File Online?Benefits of Online Filing
Filing your Annual Return electronically is the safest, fastest, and most cost-effective method to stay compliant with Companies House.
Secure & Simple to Use
Once registered, you are securely able to check or update the vital details we hold about your company online.
Save on Filing Costs
Save on postage and courier costs. Annual returns are significantly cheaper to file electronically (£13) than on paper (£40).
Help & Validation
Online help and validation make information easier to complete, meaning fewer documents filed online are rejected.
Save Valuable Time
Many WebFiling forms are pre-populated with your existing company data, drastically cutting down administrative time.
Digital Authentication
Forget paper pushing. The digital Authentication Code securely replaces the need for hand-written signatures.
Instant Confirmations
Companies House will send an email confirming receipt within 3 hours, and a status update normally within 2 working days.
Late Returns & Penalties
If a return is not filed or is filed more than 28 days after the company's 'made up date', strict penalties will be issued by Companies House.
Warning: Further delays or forgetting to file the return entirely will result in a company being struck off the register, completely preventing further trade and potentially freezing company assets. Let us ensure you never miss a deadline.