| Length of period (measured from the date the accounts are due) | Penalty for a private company or LLP | Penalty for a public company |
| Not more than 1 month | £150 | £750 |
| More than 1 month but not more than 3 months | £375 | £1,500 |
| More than 3 months but not more than 6 months | £750 | £3,000 |
| More than 6 months | £1,500 | £7,500 |