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Companies House deadlines explained

The main Companies House dates most directors track are confirmation statement dates and accounts filing dates, with special rules for first accounts.

Last reviewed
18 July 2026
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Direct answer

Companies House deadlines are the dates for filing company information with the registrar, especially confirmation statements and accounts. They are separate from HMRC tax dates, even when the same records help with both.

Key facts

  • Confirmation statements and annual accounts are separate Companies House tasks.
  • First accounts can follow special timing rules.
  • Companies House deadlines are separate from HMRC tax deadlines.
  • The Companies House register is the official place to check company-specific filing dates.

Core Companies House deadlines

Most UK limited companies need to track confirmation statements and annual accounts. A confirmation statement confirms key register information, while accounts report financial information for a company period.

First accounts can have a different filing rule from later annual accounts. Directors should avoid copying a generic date without checking the company record.

Separate from HMRC deadlines

Companies House deadlines are not the same as Corporation Tax payment dates or Company Tax Return deadlines. GOV.UK lists these as related but separate actions for private limited companies.

The same accounts and records can support both Companies House and HMRC work, but filing one item does not automatically complete the other.

Where to check official dates

Use the Companies House register to check the filing deadline for a specific company. Companies House also offers email reminders for accounts and confirmation statements.

BusinessSorted can help you keep the tasks visible, but official dates should be checked against Companies House before filing.

Frequently asked questions

Are Companies House and HMRC deadlines the same?

No. They can relate to the same company period, but Companies House and HMRC filings have separate deadlines and processes.

Can one filing complete every Companies House task?

No. Accounts, confirmation statements and company changes are different filings or processes.

Related guides

When is my confirmation statement due?Find out how the Companies House confirmation statement review period works and where UK directors can check the exact filing deadline.Annual accounts guide for UK limited company directorsUnderstand what annual accounts are, common Companies House filing deadlines and how accounts differ from HMRC Company Tax Returns.When are first company accounts due?Understand the special first accounts deadline for private limited companies and why it can differ from later annual accounts deadlines.What is a company's accounting reference date?Understand what the accounting reference date means for Companies House accounts and why directors should check it before planning filings.

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