You have finally got the figures together. Your CIC accounts look finished. Your Companies House deadline is getting closer, and the Submit button is sitting in front of you. It is tempting to click it and move on. Don’t —… Read More ›
CIC Accounts
CIC annual accounts, filing deadlines, CIC34 reports and Corporation Tax return guidance.
How to File CIC Accounts Properly Before Companies House Takes Action
There is a dangerous moment in CIC compliance that catches many first-time directors out. The accounts are not quite ready. The deadline is getting closer. There are a few unexplained bank transactions, perhaps a grant agreement you still need to… Read More ›
Late CIC Accounts? This Is How a Small Problem Turns Expensive Fast
Missing your CIC accounts deadline by a few days can feel like a small administrative mistake. Perhaps the bookkeeping took longer than expected, a grant transaction still needs explaining, or you thought your accountant had everything under control. But once… Read More ›
Submitting CIC Accounts to Companies House: The Mistakes That Lead to Fines
You’ve worked hard to build your Community Interest Company. You’ve secured funding, delivered projects, supported your community, and made a genuine difference. Then your first accounts deadline arrives. Many CIC directors assume that submitting their accounts to Companies House is… Read More ›
Trying to File CIC Accounts Online? Here’s Where Most Directors Slip Up
Filing your CIC accounts online sounds simple in theory. You log into Companies House, upload the accounts, click submit, and move on with your day. At least, that is what many first-time directors expect. Then reality hits. Suddenly there are:… Read More ›
The CIC Accounts Deadline Most New Directors Misunderstand
Most new CIC directors believe they have plenty of time before their first accounts need to be filed. That assumption causes more compliance problems than almost anything else. Because the reality is this: Many first-time founders misunderstand the first CIC… Read More ›
Missed Your CIC Accounts Deadline? Here’s What Happens Next
You log into Companies House expecting to “quickly deal with the accounts” — and suddenly realise the filing deadline passed days ago. Or weeks ago. That sinking feeling is something many CIC directors experience, especially in the first year. Because… Read More ›
CIC Accounts Deadlines Explained: What Happens If You Get Them Wrong
Most CIC directors do not ignore deadlines on purpose. What usually happens is this: You start your Community Interest Company full of momentum. You focus on funding, projects, community impact, websites, partnerships, and trying to make the organisation work in… Read More ›
CIC Accounts Explained: What Every Director Gets Wrong in Year One
If you’ve just set up your CIC, there’s a high chance you’re focusing on the right things — delivering community impact, securing funding, and getting your project off the ground. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Most CIC directors get their… Read More ›
CIC Accounts Deadlines Explained: What Happens If You Get Them Wrong
Most CIC directors do not miss deadlines because they are careless. They miss them because they are busy serving the community, chasing funding, managing staff, running projects, and trying to keep everything moving. Then one day, often too late, they… Read More ›