RE: Opening Price Friday17 Jun 2022 12:10
SinkingShip …
Not being able audit the accounts would mean the accounts cannot be finalised.
Not filing the accounts is a criminal offence - and directors could be personally fined in the criminal courts.
Late filing penalty fees are payable if accounts are not filed on time.
Not more than 1 month = £750
More than 1 month but not more than 3 months = £1,500
More than 3 months but not more than 6 months = £3,000
More than 6 months = £7,500
Failing to pay any late filing penalty can result in enforcement proceedings. Any criminal proceedings for not filing confirmation statements, annual returns or accounts is separate from (and in addition to) any late filing penalties issued by Companies House against the company.
The registrar could take steps to strike off POG for non filing of accounts and payment of penalty fees but in my opinion it may take some time to arrive at that stage.