SECR Deadline — When to Submit Your SECR Report
SECR reports must be filed with Companies House within 6 months of your financial year-end. Understand your exact deadline and the consequences of late filing.
Standard Deadline
Common Examples
The 6-Month Rule
SECR reports must be filed as part of your annual return to Companies House within 6 months of your company's financial year-end. This is the same deadline as your annual accounts and directors' report.
Calculating Your Exact Deadline
Your SECR deadline is calculated from your financial year-end date:
Calendar Year Companies
Tax Year Companies
Special Circumstances
First-Year Companies
Companies in their first financial year have up to 21 months from incorporation to file their first annual return (including SECR if applicable). However, the financial year-end + 6 months rule still applies if it results in an earlier deadline.
Changed Year-End
If you change your financial year-end, your SECR deadline changes accordingly. The 6-month calculation applies from your new year-end date.
Dormant Companies
Companies that qualify as dormant are exempt from SECR reporting requirements, regardless of their size. However, they must still file dormant company accounts by the same deadline.
Where to File
SECR information is filed as part of your annual return to Companies House. You cannot file SECR as a standalone document — it must be included in the strategic report section of your annual accounts.
Required Information
- Annual energy consumption (kWh)
- Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions (tCO2e)
- Energy efficiency measures taken
- Methodology and data sources used
Electronic Filing
Most companies file their annual returns (including SECR) electronically through Companies House WebFiling service or through their accountant's software. Paper filing is still possible but electronic filing is faster and more secure.
Companies House Penalties
Late Filing Penalties
- • Up to 1 month late: £150
- • 1-3 months late: £375
- • 3-6 months late: £750
- • Over 6 months late: £1,500
Additional Consequences
- • Company may be struck off the register
- • Directors may face disqualification proceedings
- • Criminal liability under Companies Act 2006 s463
Criminal Liability
Under Companies Act 2006 section 463, every officer of the company who is in default commits an offence if the company fails to comply with SECR requirements.
This can result in a fine and, on summary conviction, imprisonment for up to 6 months.