Companies House Prosecutions Legal Services
Facing action from Companies House can be stressful. We’re here to give you clear, practical guidance from day one, helping you understand what’s at stake and what steps to take next.
Failure to meet filing requirements with Companies House can lead to inquiries, prosecutions, and financial sanctions. Directors may also face criminal liability if statutory duties are not met. Getting specialist guidance early is vital to safeguard both personal and company interests.
Work with lawyers experienced in oversight matters, defending directors and enterprises facing allegations under the Companies Act 2006. From missed deadlines to more complex compliance failures, our support is tailored to reduce risk, manage probes, and prepare a strong case.
What Companies House can prosecute for
Companies House has the authority to pursue criminal action against company directors and officers for a range of compliance failures, including:
- Failing to file annual accounts on time
- Failing to submit confirmation statements
- Not notifying Companies House of important changes, such as:
- Directors
- Registered office address
- Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
- Providing false or misleading information
- Failing to correct information known to be inaccurate
- Persistent or repeated non‑compliance
- Issues related to unlawful or incorrect company dissolution.
Failure to meet Companies House obligations can lead to severe outcomes for both the company and its directors.
Possible consequences of non-compliance include:
- Criminal prosecution of directors
- Fines imposed by the Magistrates' Court
- Personal criminal record for directors
- Potential director disqualification
- Company strike-off and dissolution
- Damage to business reputation
- Difficulties opening business bank accounts.
Notices you are likely to receive
Directors will usually receive one or more warning notices before enforcement action escalates.
- Filing Reminder Notices – Alerts sent before and after deadlines
- Late Filing Penalty Notices – Including escalating penalties
- Compliance Warning Letters – Final warnings before enforcement
- Strike-Off Notices – Notices of intention to remove the company
- Notices of Intended Prosecution – Summons to court.
Speak to a member of our team
Our team support you to navigate complexity, seize opportunity and move forward with legal clarity.
Contact our Specialists
Get strategic advice from a team that knows how to protect and grow your business. Please complete our enquiry form and one of our experts will contact you by the next working day.
Alternatively, you can call us now.
Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Excluding Public Holidays).
0370 1500 100
Our services
- Defence against Companies House prosecutions.
- Advice on resolving late filings and statutory breaches.
- Representation in Magistrates’ Court.
- Mitigation and negotiation.
- Guidance on director’s responsibilities
- Representing directors in criminal proceedings
- Negotiating with authorities to resolve cases quickly
- Safeguarding company reputation during reviews.
With multidisciplinary, enterprise-focused representation, we become an extension of your team. We can efficiently navigate Companies House prosecutions while limiting disruption to your organisation.
If you’ve received a warning or are facing prosecution, contact our team of experts for confidential advice.
Making an enquiry
We have several ways you can contact us, either by completing our online contact form, by phone, or using our live chat. If you start your journey online, here are the first steps to working together.
Complete our online formWe need a few details to understand your situation and the kind of support you need.
We’ll contact you by phoneOn the call our experts will ask you a few more questions to make sure we connect you with the right legal advice from our team.
We arrange a full appointmentIf we're able to support you further, the next step is an appointment with one of our specialists so we can discuss everything in more detail.
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