Covid-19: Changes to Companies House filing requirements Update
The automatic extensions for filing deadlines between 27 June 2020 and 5 April 2021 granted by the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic will soon come to an end.
This means that for any filings where the deadline falls after 5 April 2021, the previous deadlines (set out below) shall apply:
| Filing | Deadline |
| Accounts | 6 months for PLCs and 9 months for private companies and LLPs |
| Confirmation Statements | 14 days from the end of your review period |
| Event driven filings (including, for companies changes to:
The directors, details of the directors, information on PSCs, secretaries, the company's registered office and notifications on the place where the register of members, directors PSCs and secretaries are kept) |
14 days if you make changes to:
- Where you keep your company records - Your directors, or their personal details change, for example their address - Company secretaries 15 days if you make changes to your constitution or articles of association. One month if you issue more shares in your company. 21 days for any other changes that you are required to tell Companies House about. |
| Charges/Debentures/Mortgages | 21 days starting from the day after the charge was created |
Companies can still apply for a three month extension for accounts filing deadlines that fall after 5 April 2021. Companies House has stated that it is likely that companies that are eligible and cite issues around COVID-19 will be granted an extension but please note that it is important to check whether you are eligible for an extension and to apply for an extension in good time before your deadline. Also note that companies that have already had their accounts deadline extended may not be eligible as the law only allows a maximum filing period of 12 months.
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This article is for general guidance only. It provides useful information in a concise form. Action should not be taken without obtaining specific legal advice.