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# A guide to deadlines and filing obligations
## Companies House and HMRC deadlines you must know
### Annual Accounts (Companies House)
All limited companies must file annual accounts with Companies House, even if it they are dormant.
- **Deadline:** Typically 9 months after your company’s financial year-end
- **Consequence of missing deadline:** Late filing penalties start from £150 and increase over time
If your company has not traded, we can prepare and file your [Dormant Company Accounts](https://www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/services/dormant-company-accounts/) on your behalf.
### Confirmation Statement (Companies House)
This document confirms that your company information is up to date on the Companies House register.
- **Deadline:** At least once every 12 months
- **Consequence of missing deadline:** Potential company strike-off from the register
We provide a [Confirmation Statement Service](https://www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/services/confirmation-statement/) to ensure your filing is accurate and submitted on time.
### Corporation Tax Return (HMRC)
You must report your company’s income, expenses, and profits to HMRC through a Corporation Tax Return.
- **Deadline:** 12 months after the end of your accounting period. The Corporation Tax payment is usually due 9 months and 1 day after your accounting period ends
- **Consequence of missing deadline:** Penalties and interest charges
If your company is dormant (not trading), you must inform HMRC by submitting an [online form](https://www.gov.uk/tell-hmrc-your-company-is-dormant-for-corporation-tax).
### VAT Returns (if registered)
If your company is VAT-registered, you must submit regular VAT returns and payments.
- **Deadline:** Usually quarterly, based on your VAT period
- **Consequence of missing deadline:** Surcharges and possible increased scrutiny
If your company needs to be registered for VAT, you can get started [here](https://www.rapidformations.co.uk/vat-registration/).
### PAYE and Payroll Filings (if applicable)
If you pay yourself or other employees a salary, you must submit payroll information to HMRC under Real Time Information (RTI).
- **Deadline:** On or before each payday
- **Consequence of missing deadline:** Penalties and compliance issues
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