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Normal accounts deadlines
Companies House says a private company normally has nine months after its accounting reference date to deliver accounts; a public company normally has six months. First accounts and changed accounting periods use different rules.
Overdue is a record state
A record may show accounts as overdue after the deadline until acceptable accounts are examined and accepted. CompanyBeacon reports the source field; it does not predict penalties or acceptance.
Official guidance
Companies House: preparing and filing accounts
GOV.UK: accounts and tax returns for private companies
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