Company Compliance Legal Requirements

Summary

UK companies must file annual accounts and confirmation statements under the Companies Act 2006. Failure to comply can lead to penalties and being struck off. Directors may be liable for debts if trading continues post-strike off. Evidence of operations includes bank statements, invoices, and contracts. Outsiders can use public records, witness statements, or request information from Companies House or HMRC to prove a companys operational status.

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What does Companies House * specifically require in order to evidence a company was operational and has not met its legal responsibilities i.e. paying tax, declaring income
Under the Companies Act *, the following requirements and evidence indicate a company was operational but did not meet its legal responsibilities:
- Annual Accounts: Companies must file annual accounts with Companies House. Failure to do so suggests non-compliance.
- Confirmation Statements: These must be filed annually to confirm company details. Missing statements indicate non-compliance.
- Tax Returns: Companies must submit tax returns to HMRC. Failure to file or pay taxes is a legal breach.
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How can I prove a company, which was registered at Companies House from Feb * and May *
To prove a company was operational and has not met its legal responsibilities from Feb * to May *:
- Bank Statements: Show transactions indicating business activities.
- Invoices/Receipts: Evidence of sales and purchases.
- Employee Records: Payroll information, contracts.
- Contracts: Agreements with clients or suppliers.
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I have no access to these. What can i do, as an outsider to the company, to provide evidence they were operational
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If you're an outsider and need to provide evidence that Suave Hair Limited was operational, you might consider the following steps:
- Request Information: You can request information from Companies House or HMRC if there is a legal basis for it.
- Public Records: Check for any public records of business activities such as press releases, advertisements, or business directories.
- Witness Statements: Gather statements from customers, suppliers, or employees who interacted with the company.

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