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Changes to the Filing of Company Accounts

2008

April 6th

  • Private companies to have 9 months to file (previously 10 months).
  • Public companies to have 6 months to file (previously 7 months).
  • The balance sheet and directors report must refer to the new 2006 Act statements.
  • If a company qualifies it can still file abbreviated accounts.
  • LLP’s now have 9 months to file (previously 10 months).
  • The annual accounts must be approved by the board and then signed by a director on behalf of the board. 
  • The Directors’ Report is to be signed by a director or the company secretary.
  • The Auditors’ Report must state the name of the auditor/accountant signing.