What is a confirmation statement?
A confirmation statement is a document that companies registered in the UK must submit to Companies House at least once a year. It confirms the information Companies House hold about your company is up to date, and provides a snapshot of general information about company directors, company secretary (if one is appointed), the registered office address, shareholders and share capital details.
When is it due?
The due date for filing is usually a year after either the date your company incorporated or the date you last filed a confirmation statement. You can file up to 14 days after the due date.
In the first year of your business, the confirmation statement is due one year after the date your company was incorporated. In subsequent years, it’s due one year after the date you last filed a confirmation statement.
How do I file a confirmation statement?
Before you file:
- First check that the information Companies House has about your company is up to date. You must tell Companies House if certain information is incorrect:
- Directors and secretary
- Registered office address
- People with significant control (PSC)
- If there are other changes you need to make, you can do this as part of your confirmation statement:
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code
- Statement of capital
- Trading status of shares
- Exemption from keeping a PSC register
- Shareholder information
- Note that even if there have been no changes to your company's details, you still need to file a confirmation statement at least once a year
Filing your confirmation statement with Companies House:
- You can file your statement online or send a paper form by post
- There is an annual fee for filing (£13 to file online and £40 to file by post)
Are there penalties for filing late?
Companies House does not charge a fee for late filing. However failing to file confirmation statements is a criminal offence which can lead to company directors being fined personally or your company being struck from the public register.
Learn more about confirmation statements on gov.uk.