Ongoing Compliance for Non-Resident Directors of UK Companies
Compliance
Published: 9/15/2025
Non-UK resident directors can run a UK limited company successfully from abroad—so long as ongoing company compliance is handled on time and to UK standards. This in-depth guide explains every recurring filing and how Accusolve keeps overseas directors compliant with deadlines, accounts, tax and governance.
As a non-UK resident director, you’re legally responsible for your UK company’s filings with Companies House and HMRC, regardless of where you live. That includes statutory accounts, on-time submissions, the annual confirmation statement & PSC register, and the Corporation Tax return (CT600). Missing any of these can trigger penalties or even strike-off. With Accusolve as your UK compliance partner, you get proactive reminders, accurate filings, and a dependable outsourced finance function that works across time zones.
Your UK Ongoing Compliance Map (for Overseas Directors)
- Prepare & file annual accounts to Companies House within 9 months of year-end.
- File CT600 Corporation Tax return within 12 months of the accounting period end; pay Corporation Tax typically 9 months + 1 day after year-end.
- Submit your Confirmation Statement at least once every 12 months and keep the PSC register up to date.
- Maintain statutory registers & minutes (or outsource to our Company Secretary service).
- Meet VAT, PAYE & payroll obligations if applicable—Accusolve provides bookkeeping and PAYE payroll support.
- Identity verification (directors & PSCs)—mandatory under Companies House reforms.
- Keep your UK registered office/service address current; consider our registered office & formation packages.
Penalties & Why Non-Resident Directors Are Most at Risk
Late or missing filings attract escalating fines and can jeopardise banking and trading. Companies House fines for late accounts start at ~£150 and rise to £1,500+ if more than 6 months late (doubling for consecutive years). HMRC also levies penalties for late CT600s and charges interest on late Corporation Tax.
Enforcement pressure is increasing: recent reports show millions in fines issued for late filing, underlining the importance of staying compliant even when managing a company from abroad.
How Accusolve Keeps Overseas Directors Compliant
- Done-for-you filings: Annual accounts, CT600, confirmation statements—all prepared and submitted for you.
- Deadline tracking & reminders: We monitor your filing dates and prompt you ahead of time.
- Company secretarial: Clean PSC records, statutory registers & board minutes via our Company Secretary service.
- Accounting engine: Robust bookkeeping, management reporting, VAT & payroll.
- Formation & address solutions: Set up correctly with company formation, incorporation documents, and bank account support.
- Non-resident expertise: Clear guidance on director remuneration, double-tax issues, and practical banking/ID verification steps for overseas owners.
Citations & Official Guidance
FAQs: Ongoing Compliance for Non-UK Directors
Yes. Every UK company must file a Confirmation Statement at least once every 12 months, even if there are no changes.
Accusolve can prepare and submit this for you as part of our
company secretarial service.
For most private companies: file annual accounts within 9 months of year-end; file the
CT600 Corporation Tax return within 12 months of the
accounting period end; and pay any Corporation Tax typically 9 months + 1 day after year-end.
Accusolve ensures these are filed and paid correctly.
Yes. Most UK filings are digital. We coordinate e-signatures, board approvals and submissions end-to-end.
Our accounting services and
secretarial support are designed for remote directors.
Yes—identity verification for directors and PSCs is being implemented under Companies House reforms.
We’ll guide you through the process so appointments and filings aren’t delayed.
Absolutely. Choose a formation or address package via our
company formation services or
company registration page and we’ll
provide a compliant UK registered office/service address with mail forwarding.
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Ready to Stay Compliant from Anywhere?
Speak to Accusolve’s UK compliance team today. We’ll map your deadlines, organise your filings, and handle the heavy lifting—all under AAT-supervised quality standards. Contact us or call 0203 092 6909.
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