Companies House Confirmation Statement
Once your company is registered, keeping it compliant means meeting a few annual obligations, and the confirmation statement is one of the most important. It’s a yearly filing that every UK company must submit, and missing it can have serious consequences. The good news is that it’s straightforward when you know what’s involved, and at Form My Company we can file it on your behalf so you never have to worry about missing a deadline.
This guide explains what the confirmation statement is, when it’s due, what it costs, and how we make staying compliant simple.
What Is a Confirmation Statement?
A confirmation statement is an annual filing that confirms the key information Companies House holds about your company is accurate and up to date. Rather than reporting financial performance like your accounts do, the confirmation statement is a snapshot of your company’s structure and details. It verifies information such as your registered office address, directors, shareholders, persons with significant control (PSCs), share capital, and SIC codes.
Every active UK company, including dormant companies, must file a confirmation statement at least once a year, even if nothing has changed since the last one.
What Information Does It Confirm?
When you file your confirmation statement, you’re confirming that the following details on the public register are correct:
- Registered office address. Your company’s official legal address.
- Directors and secretary. The people responsible for running the company.
- Shareholders and share capital. Who owns the company and the structure of its shares.
- Persons with significant control (PSCs). Individuals who own or control the company, typically holding more than 25% of shares or voting rights.
- SIC codes. The codes describing your company’s main business activities.
If any of these details have changed, you update them either before or as part of your confirmation statement. Some changes, such as updating shareholders, can be reported within the statement itself.
When Is the Confirmation Statement Due?
Every company has a confirmation statement “review period,” which usually runs for 12 months, starting from either the date of incorporation or the date of your last statement. You then have a short window after the review period ends to file. It’s important not to leave it late, as missing the deadline can put your company at risk.
Filing on time each year keeps your company in good standing, and we can help you track and meet your deadline so it never slips through the cracks.
How Much Does a Confirmation Statement Cost?
There is an annual fee to file your confirmation statement with Companies House. As of February 2026, the digital filing fee is £50, having increased from its previous level as part of wider Companies House fee changes. This fee is payable once in each 12-month payment period, no matter how many confirmation statements you file in that time, so updating details mid-year doesn’t mean paying again.
As always, we’re transparent about the Companies House fee versus our service charge, so you know exactly what you’re paying for when we file on your behalf.
What Happens If You Don’t File?
Failing to file your confirmation statement is a serious matter. It’s a criminal offence, and the consequences can include your company being struck off the register, meaning it ceases to exist legally. Directors can also be held personally responsible. Companies House may begin strike-off proceedings against companies that don’t keep up with their filings, which is why staying on top of this obligation is so important.
Letting us handle your confirmation statement removes this risk entirely, giving you peace of mind that your filing is done correctly and on time.
How Form My Company Helps
We take the stress out of confirmation statements:
Step 1: We Track Your Deadline
We help you keep sight of when your confirmation statement is due, so there are no nasty surprises.
Step 2: We Review Your Details
We check the information Companies House holds and confirm what, if anything, needs updating.
Step 3: We File on Your Behalf
We prepare and submit your confirmation statement to Companies House, ensuring it’s accurate and compliant.
Step 4: You Stay Compliant
With your filing handled, your company stays in good standing and you avoid the risk of penalties or strike-off.
Confirmation Statement Support for Non-Residents
Managing UK filing deadlines from abroad is one of the biggest challenges overseas founders face. Confirmation statement filing is included in some of our packages and available as a standalone service, making it easy for non-resident company owners to stay compliant without navigating the process themselves. Wherever you are in the world, we can keep your UK company’s annual filing on track.
Keep Your Company Compliant Today
The confirmation statement is a simple but essential part of running a UK company, and missing it isn’t worth the risk. With Form My Company, you get reliable, accurate filing handled by specialists, whether you’re based in the UK or overseas. Get in touch today and let us keep your company compliant year after year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Companies House confirmation statement?
It’s an annual filing that confirms the key details Companies House holds about your company, such as your registered office, directors, shareholders, PSCs, and SIC codes, are accurate and up to date.
How often do I need to file a confirmation statement?
At least once every 12 months. Every active UK company, including dormant ones, must file a confirmation statement annually, even if none of the company’s details have changed.
How much does the confirmation statement cost?
The digital filing fee is £50 as of February 2026. This is payable once per 12-month payment period, regardless of how many statements you file within that period.
What happens if I don’t file my confirmation statement?
Failing to file is a criminal offence and can lead to your company being struck off the register, with directors potentially held personally responsible. Filing on time avoids these serious consequences.
What’s the difference between a confirmation statement and annual accounts?
A confirmation statement verifies your company’s structural details, while annual accounts report its financial performance. Both are separate annual obligations that every company must meet.
Can I update company details in my confirmation statement?
Yes. Some changes, such as updating shareholder information, can be reported within the statement. Other changes may need to be filed separately before you submit it.
Can you file my confirmation statement if I live abroad?
Yes. We file confirmation statements for non-resident company owners, making it easy to meet your UK filing obligations from anywhere in the world without handling the process yourself.
