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Penalty appeal evidence builder

Build an evidence checklist and a short explanation paragraph for a Companies House penalty appeal. Includes AI draft + manual fallback.

Inputs

AI works best with concrete dates and what you can prove.

Important

AI output is a draft. You must ensure everything is true and supported by evidence.

Output

AI draft if available; otherwise use the manual checklist.

Manual checklist (fallback)

  • Medical letter / hospital note (with dates)
  • Proof of impact on filing (timeline)
  • Any supporting correspondence

FAQ (with next steps)

What counts as “reasonable excuse” for Companies House?

In practice, success usually depends on exceptional circumstances plus proof. Use the penalty appeal toolkit guide (decision tree + examples) before you submit.

After I collect evidence, what do I submit?

You’ll normally submit a clear timeline + evidence list + a concise explanation. You can draft the narrative here, then generate a copy-paste letter via the appeal letter generator.