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Why must I file Annual Returns?

It is a mandatory statutory requirement under the Companies and Allied Matters Act to file Annual Returns yearly. 

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When are Annual Returns due for filing?

A company’s first Annual Returns are due for filing after 18 months of its inception, subsequently it should be filed annually as the name implies. The filing dates could differ for each company depending on their financial year end but must be filed not later than 42 days after its Annual General Meeting.

The Annual Returns for Business Names is due not later than the 30th of June each year except in the year the business was registered.

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What additional documents do I require to file my Annual Returns?

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