Companies House has revealed the top 10 areas in the UK where companies are late filing their accounts.
With as many as 223,640 penalties handed out last year for late filing, Companies House has launched a new campaign to help firms avoid a penalty.
It highlights the range of quick, simple and secure digital services available to companies so they can file accounts online and on time.
The top 10 areas in the UK for late accounts are:
- London (56,180 late filing penalties)
- Birmingham (6,363)
- Manchester (5,177)
- Harrow (3,935)
- Belfast (3,844)
- Brighton (3,237)
- Glasgow (3,192)
- Reading (3,161)
- Guildford (2,850)
- Bristol (2,747)
- Other (132,954)
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Email JaimeSenior Enforcement Manager at Companies House Nick Parker, commented, “It is interesting to see how these results vary across the country, but they should serve as a reminder to all companies and directors of their responsibility to file accounts with Companies House.
“Most companies file accounts electronically as it’s easier and faster, and our digital services have in-built checks to ensure that all the relevant information is provided before a customer can submit.
“It also provides filers with automatic e-mail confirmation that accounts have been received and once they have been accepted for filing.”
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