How to file your annual return
You can start to file an annual return in a number of different ways. Regardless of which way you start filing an annual return, a few things will always be the same.
- You must be registered to use the website. Read more...
- You must have authority over that company. Read more...
If you aren't logged on, or you don't have authority, when you start trying to file an annual return you will be prompted to log on and to get authority. Once you have done this, you will be taken straight back to the annual return process.
Note | If you filed an annual return after 28 June 2010 then you should already have an igovt logon for the website. If you are unsure if you have a logon you can use the Forgot my username? service on the igovt logon page. You then enter your email address and igovt will check whether it is registered with them for a logon.
Here we describe one way to file your annual return:
Step 2 - Get Company Authority
You need to have company authority for the companies you file annual returns for. Company Authority is the name given to the authority management system for users of this website who need to maintain company information on the Register of Companies. If you already have authority you can skip this step.
Step 3 - File the annual return
To file your annual return you need to check and, if necessary, update some information about the company including - company addresses, director details, shareholdings, annual general meeting date and annual return reminder details.
Key points to note
- It is FREE to file an annual return online.
- You will receive an email confirming that the annual return has been filed.
- You can check if the annual return has been filed by clicking on the Documents tab of the 'Company Summary'. You can get to the 'Company Summary' by searching the register for the company and selecting it from the search results.
- This information is provided by
How to file | Companies Office The Official Site
