Free Company Manager
A free, standalone director dashboard from Registered Address Essex for anyone who wants to follow public Companies House records. Keep company status, accounts deadlines and confirmation statements together. You do not need an address service, subscription or licence.
Key Companies House deadlines explained
Most private limited companies have two recurring filings. Annual accounts are normally due 9 months after the accounting period ends; first accounts are due 21 months after incorporation. A confirmation statement is due at least every 12 months, with 14 days to file after the review period ends. Free Company Manager reads the actual dates Companies House publishes for each company rather than calculating its own.
What it does not do
It does not file accounts, confirmation statements or tax returns, it does not send deadline reminder emails, and it cannot show information Companies House has not published. Data can lag behind recent filings. HMRC deadlines such as Corporation Tax are not shown.
Company monitoring, in one portfolio
Search by company name or number and save the companies you want to monitor. Review their public company status and officers, then open the official register for full details. Monitoring is not proof of ownership or authority to file.
An accounts and confirmation statement deadline tracker
See the next accounts due date, accounts period end and confirmation statement dates where Companies House publishes them. The dashboard highlights deadlines within 30, 14 and 7 days, and overdue filings. Missing or unavailable dates are shown as unknown, not estimated.
Already a Registered Address Essex customer?
Free Company Manager is included in your dashboard. Use your existing login; there is no second sign-up or charge. Companies already assigned to your account are added to your portfolio without changing your subscription, post or services.
New here? No address service needed
Create a free account and verify your email. There is no checkout, subscription or paid licence.
Public records, not private filing credentials
Adding a company gives access only to its public register information. It does not provide a registered office, access to post, tax records, authentication codes or filing authority. Secure vault storage is coming soon; do not upload codes or UTRs.
Keep responsibility for your filings
Companies House information can be delayed or unavailable. Check the official register before acting and obtain advice where needed. Dashboard warnings do not submit filings, and email monitoring reminders are not enabled.
Frequently asked questions
Is Free Company Manager really free?
Yes. Anyone can use it, with no payment, subscription or registered address licence. Address, post scanning, accounting and filing services are separate and optional.
I already use Registered Address Essex. Do I need to sign up again?
No. Free Company Manager is already included in your dashboard. Log in with your existing account and open My Company Portfolio. There is no second sign-up and no extra charge.
Does monitoring file accounts or confirmation statements?
No. It shows public Companies House information and dashboard warnings within 30, 14 and 7 days. You remain responsible for filing and checking the official register.
Will I receive reminder or marketing emails?
Portfolio deadline email reminders are not enabled. Marketing emails are optional and require your separate permission; you can unsubscribe at any time.
Does adding a company prove I own it?
No. A monitoring watchlist contains public information only and does not grant ownership, private documents, filing authority or address services.
When are a private limited company's accounts due?
Usually 9 months after the end of the accounting period. A new company's first accounts are due 21 months after incorporation. Companies House publishes the exact date for each company, and that is the date the dashboard shows.
When is a confirmation statement due?
At least once every 12 months. You have 14 days after the end of the review period to file it. The fee is paid to Companies House, not to us.
What happens if I file late?
Late accounts trigger automatic Companies House penalties, starting at £150 for a private company. Not filing a confirmation statement can lead to the company being struck off. Check the official guidance for your situation.
Can I monitor companies I do not run?
Yes. Companies House records are public, so you can watch clients, suppliers or competitors. Monitoring does not give you any rights over those companies.
Who prepares the accounts?
You or your accountant. We do not prepare or file accounts. If you want help, In Front Accounting is an accountancy practice that offers accounts and Corporation Tax returns; it is a separate business and using it is optional.