Late filing penalties under the Companies Act 1985 as from 1st February 20095.

(1)

This regulation applies where the requirements of section 242(1) of the Companies Act 1985 (which continue to apply in relation to financial years beginning before 6th April 2008 and, in the case of limited liability partnerships, in relation to financial years beginning on or after that date as well)5 are complied with on or after 1st February 2009.

(2)

For the table in section 242A(2) of the Companies Act 19856 substitute the following table:

Length of period

Public company

Private company

Not more than 1 month.

£750

£150

More than 1 month but not more than 3 months.

£1,500

£375

More than 3 months but not more than 6 months.

£3,000

£750

More than 6 months.

£7,500

£1,500