From 1 February 2026, the Companies House fee is £50 for online and software filing and £110 for the paper form CS01. The fee applies to the first statement in each 12-month payment period.
What Does the UK Company Confirmation Statement Confirm?
The confirmation statement is an annual snapshot of a company's registered details, filed with Companies House to confirm that the public record is accurate.
Your confirmation statement comes around once a year, but do you know exactly what Companies House expects you to confirm? In this guide, we explain what the UK company confirmation statement covers, when it is due, and how to file it correctly.
Rather than resubmitting every detail, the company confirms the existing register entry is correct and updates only what has changed. The statement is made up to a specific review date, giving Companies House a picture of the company at that moment.
The record is used by Companies House, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), credit reference agencies, and the Serious Fraud Office. Each of these bodies depends on the corporate register being reliable and current.
For newly formed companies, the first review period begins on the date of incorporation. Businesses that start through our United Kingdom Company Incorporation Services should note that their first review period ends 12 months after incorporation, with 14 days to deliver the statement. Our Guide to Starting a Business in the United Kingdom and Guide to UK Company Registration explain the wider obligations that follow formation.
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Who Must File a Confirmation Statement and When Is It Due?
Every UK-registered company must file a confirmation statement no later than 14 days after the end of each review period.
All private and public companies on the register must file, including dormant companies, and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) file an equivalent statement. The duty applies regardless of structure, as our Types of Business Entities to Set Up in the UK guide explains.
Overseas companies with a UK establishment follow a separate regime. Our Registration of a Foreign Company in the UK guide covers those rules and their annual obligations.
The review period starts on the incorporation date, or on the day after the previous statement was made up to. Once the review period ends, the company has 14 days to deliver the statement. You can register for a Companies House email reminder before the due date, but responsibility for meeting the deadline stays with the company.
The confirmation date is separate from the accounting year end. Many companies align the two dates to simplify administration, and our Determining Financial Year End for UK Companies guide explains how that choice affects accounts and tax.
What Information Does the Statement Cover?
The statement confirms the registered office, business activity, officers, people with significant control, and share capital details held on the public register.
Companies House rules set out exactly which details must be confirmed. The key areas are summarised below, and each must match the company's position at the review date.
1. Company Details
The statement confirms the registered office address and Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code and, where relevant, the trading status of the company's shares. If a home address is used as the registered office, it will appear on the public register.
A company name change is filed separately. Businesses considering a rename can use our Free United Kingdom Company Name Check, and the Guide to Select Your UK Company Name explains the rules on sensitive words and permitted characters.
2. Officers and People With Significant Control
Directors and any company secretary must be confirmed, together with people with significant control (PSC). A PSC is anyone holding more than 25% of shares or voting rights, or otherwise controlling the company.
Since the launch of mandatory identity verification in November 2025, directors and PSCs must verify their identity with Companies House. In practice, we guide clients through verification as part of the filing so the statement is not rejected.
3. Share Capital and Shareholders
The statement confirms details of share capital, including the classes of shares and the rights attached to them. Shareholder information is checked against the register and updated where the ownership has changed.
Single-member and multi-member companies follow the same confirmation process. The shareholder details supplied must be accurate at the review date; where ownership has changed, record the updated shareholder position on the statement rather than filing a separate notice.
How Is the Statement Filed With Companies House?
Filing is done online through Companies House WebFiling or approved software, with a paper form CS01 available at a higher cost.
Filing is straightforward when the register is already up to date. The process below reflects the standard workflow we use for client companies in the 12 months after incorporation.
- Check the review date stated in the Companies House email reminder or on WebFiling.
- File changes to officers, PSCs and addresses separately, and update the statement of capital with the confirmation statement where required; some underlying transactions also require separate filings.
- Review the draft statement and confirm every detail is accurate at the review date.
- Submit online or through software and pay the fee, or post paper form CS01 at the higher paper rate.
- Keep the confirmation email on file as evidence of compliance.
Our United Kingdom Company Registration Process guide outlines the other follow-on filings, and our Incorporation team supports each stage after the company is formed.
How Much Does the Filing Cost in 2026?
From 1 February 2026, the fee is £50 for online and software filing and £110 for the paper form CS01.
Companies House updated its fees on 1 February 2026, and the confirmation statement fee is now £50 when filed digitally. The fee applies to the first statement in each 12-month payment period.
The current Companies House fees are published in full on GOV.UK, and the changes to Companies House fees page summarises what moved in February 2026. Paper filing costs more and takes longer to process, so digital submission is the practical choice for most companies.
Companies House Confirmation Statement Fees From 1 February 2026
| Filing channel | Confirmation statement fee |
|---|---|
| Online (WebFiling) | £50 |
| Software filing | £50 |
| Paper (form CS01) | £110 |
What Happens If the Statement Is Late or Never Filed?
Failing to file is a criminal offence, and Companies House may ultimately strike the company off the register.
Companies House rules treat the failure to deliver a confirmation statement as an offence by the company and its officers. Those involved risk a fine if the matter is pursued, and the company may be removed from the register.
A missing statement also shows on the public record, which lenders, investors, and credit reference agencies check. In practice, we see delayed filings damage otherwise healthy companies at exactly the moment they seek finance.
Directors remain responsible even when an adviser manages the filing. Clear calendars, automated reminders, and professional handling of the statement prevent the issue entirely.
Conclusion
3E Accounting UK is a Corporate Services Provider supporting startups, SMEs, and multinational companies across the United Kingdom. Our corporate secretarial team prepares and reviews the confirmation statement, files the supporting changes, and tracks every review date on your behalf.
Clients moving from another provider can Switch to 3E Accounting UK with minimal paperwork. You can learn more on our About Us page, explore Why Us, meet Our Team, review Our Awards and Milestones, and see Our International Network. Existing client feedback is on our Client Testimonial page, and filing deadlines can be tracked through Our 3E Accounting Mobile App.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Each review period requires a confirmation statement. The first review period starts on the incorporation date and ends 12 months later; the company then has 14 days to deliver the statement to Companies House.
No. The confirmation statement replaced the annual return in June 2016. Instead of resubmitting all details each year, the company confirms the existing register entry and updates only what has changed.
Yes. Every company must confirm its details at least once every 12 months, even when no information has changed since the last statement.
Errors in company details are corrected by filing the relevant change notices with Companies House. Where necessary, a further confirmation statement can be filed to confirm the corrected record.
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