The CRO have announced that they are unable to process submissions or answer queries due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We are unsure yet how long this will last for (until the 14 April at a minimum) and what the impact will be on filing deadlines, company formations and other submissions. We will provide an update
The Companies House in the UK have issued an update regarding filing accounts. If it becomes apparent that accounts will not be filed on time due to your company being affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19), you may make an application to extend the period allowed for filing. Detailed information is available on the Companies House website.
The Registrar of Companies has advised that all annual returns due to be filed by companies between now and June 30, 2020 will be deemed to have been filed on time if all elements of the annual return are completed and filed by that date. This will enable businesses and their financial advisers to focus
Its that time of year with the 30 September 2019 Annual Return Dates due to be filed no later than 29th October 2019 in CRO. So with this in mind we highlight some issues to be aware of that could lead to a missed filing. Due to the change in the audit exemption rules, companies
Every January we set out ten points to consider from a company law and company secretarial practice perspective. These are practical points for all firms to consider that may bring some benefit to the services you provide. As always if we can be of any help please feel free to contact any one of the
A fear many directors and presenters have is missing the Annual Return Date (“ARD”) for a company. This is because the penalties are severe particularly for SME companies.
The Companies (Statutory Audits) Act 2018 was passed on 25th July 2018. A commencement order was signed on 21st September 2018.
Every company is required to comply with the Companies Act and on an annual basis prepare and file financial statements and hold an AGM. Typically this is a service provided to companies by the Company Secretarial Advisors such as CLS Chartered Secretaries or the accountant or solicitors.
It was good while it lasted but all good things come to an end at some stage and CRO have brought an end to the get out of jail card for filing late returns. From 1st April 2018, B1’s will be automatically rejected where the B1 signature page or overall certificate is not signed; or
The introduction of mandatory electronic filing forced all presenters and companies to electronically file annual returns. Most people have had experience in electronic filing but like any process there are challenges and issued to be aware of. This article will attempt to highlight some of the important areas to consider in advance of the deadline