Latest coronavirus (COVID-19) updates for Companies House customers

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Latest updates to Companies House services

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we’re closely following government guidelines. We have plans in place to maintain services for our customers and to protect the welfare of our employees.

Stay safe at work

Stay alert, stay safe at work. For ways to be COVID-19 secure at work, go to gov.uk/workingsafely

The government, in consultation with industry, has produced guidance to help make sure workplaces are as safe as possible.

Read the new guidance and take steps to reassure staff and customers that you're working safely. 

Support for businesses and employees

Get help for your business at gov.uk/business-support

The government has announced a package of support available to businesses and employees during the coronavirus outbreak. 

Visit gov.uk/business-support or head over to our latest blog post to find out more about the support available to you and your business. 

Use our online services

It’s taking longer than usual to process paper documents. Where possible, use our online services to help us process your information as quickly as possible. 

You can now use our emergency filing service to upload and submit a small selection of documents. As this service is updated, it will include more document types and features.

This service will only be available for a selection of paper documents that do not already have an online option.

If your company cannot file accounts on time

Businesses can get a 3 month extension to file accounts with Companies House. Apply online citing COVID-19 to get the extension.

If you think the impact of coronavirus will cause delays in filing your company accounts, you can apply for a 3 month extension. You must apply before your filing deadline.

Supporting businesses with their filing requirements

Companies House strike off process paused

We're committed to supporting businesses who may be struggling with their filing requirements during the coronavirus outbreak.

Find out about the changes we've made to give companies time to update their records and avoid being struck off the register. 

Updates to our services 

We’ll be sharing all the latest updates and information about our services on our coronavirus guidance page for Companies House customers, employees and suppliers

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