Companies House increase paper fees from April 2011

Posted on by Ceri John

Companies House are increasing their paper registration fees from 6th April 2011.  Please find some FAQs for your reference.

FAQs

  • When will the new fee for an Annual Return apply?

The new fee will apply to Annual Returns delivered under the Companies Act 2006 received on or after 6th April 2011.

 

  • What if I send my Annual Return before the 6th April 2011 but it gets rejected and is subsequently returned to Companies House on or after 6th April 2011?

The new fee will apply.

 

  • When will the new fee for an incorporation apply?

The new fee will apply to incorporation documentation received at Companies House on or after 6th April 2011.

 

  • When will the new fee apply for a section 1088 application?

On or after 6th April 2011. The old fee will apply to applications received at Companies House on or before 5th April 2011.

 

  • Are there any exceptions to the increases in fees for paper incorporation/registration?

Yes, The following entities will not pay an increase in standard paper incorporation/registration fees.

  • Registration of a Limited Partnership
  • Registration of an EEIG
  • Registration of an SE
  • Community Interest Companies
  • Overseas Companies
  • Unlimited Companies
  • Incorporation of a Welsh LLP in Welsh
  • Registration of companies not formed under companies legislation but authorized to register (section 1040 Companies Act 2006).

 

  • Why are the entities above excepted but others are not?

Companies House have excluded them from the paper fee increase as there is no cheaper electronic option available to them at the moment. It will only be for a relatively short period however as full e-enablement is on the horizon.

 

  • Why are these paper registration fees increasing?

Paper registration fees are increasing to ensure that the fixed costs associated with registering paper documents are recovered through the paper fees.

 

  • Why have same day paper incorporation fees increased?

Paper same day incorporation fees have increased in step with the increases in the standard paper fees.

 

  • Why have the fees for certificates and certified copies increased?

The costs of providing certified copies and certificates have increased overall. This is a paper based labour intensive process and the fees have been increased to ensure costs are recovered.

 

  • Will I pay two same day fees if I require an additional copy certificate from Companies House?

No. From 6th April 2011 if you require an additional copy of a certificate, you will be charged the lower additional copy certificate fee of £10.

 

  • Why has the fee increased to request Companies House to suppress my address information?

This fee has increased because Companies House original assumptions about how many requests they would receive were inaccurate. Since 1st October 2009 Companies House have received very few requests for this and as such the costs to maintain this statutory service are being borne in very low volumes or customer, resulting in a fairly large increase in the fee.

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