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Topical Tips
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August
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In previous years Companies House always sent out
paper copies of companies’ Annual Returns (form 363). These forms show
details of all directors, company secretaries and shareholders known by
Companies House. In the case of directors and secretaries, companies are
obliged to notify Companies House as soon as any changes occur, and Companies
House will update their records accordingly. However, it is only once a year on
the Annual Return that a company is required to notify Companies House of
changes to shareholders. |
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Although it is still possible to make a paper
submission, as many are aware, Companies House has now commenced WebFiling.
Once registered, companies can now file certain documents, including their
Annual Return, directly on-line. This costs a reduced filing fee of
£15, whereas a paper return costs £30. Unauthorised filing is
prevented by an authentication code. |
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Once a company has filed on-line, Companies House will no longer issue a paper
return to that company. They will simply issue a reminder letter that
states the Annual Return is due. Helpfully this reminder letter will also
contain the authentication code for reference. There is a risk that some
companies might still wait for the paper Annual Return to arrive and not take
action when the reminder letter arrives. Thankfully Companies House will
send a second reminder if the Annual Return is late. |
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- Please
send Barnes Roffe a copy of the reminder letter from Companies House if we
complete the Annual Return – we will need this if we do not already know
the authentication code
- If
Barnes Roffe files the Annual Return for you at Companies House using the
on-line service the reduced £15 filing fee will be paid as a disbursement
on your behalf
- You can
still request a paper copy of the Annual Return from Companies House if you so
wish, but Companies House is no longer completing the shareholder details on
the form from last year’s data
- If you
file your own Annual Return on-line, then take care to check all shareholder
changes, as this is the only time Companies House becomes aware of the
details.
- Look
here
https://ewf.companieshouse.gov.uk/ for further details
Consult your Barnes Roffe contact partner for guidance in this
important area |
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