Confirmation Statement Filing UK - Companies House Compliance

Confirmation statement filing UK is a mandatory annual requirement for companies registered with Companies House. Every company, including dormant and non-trading companies, must file a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months to confirm that its registered information is accurate and up to date.

What is a confirmation statement?

A confirmation statement is the annual filing used to confirm the information Companies House holds about a company.

It can cover important company information such as:

• Directors and company secretaries

• People with significant control - PSCs

• Registered office address

• Registered email address

• Shareholder information

• Statement of capital

• SIC codes and business activities

Changes that need to be reported separately should generally be updated before submitting the confirmation statement.

When should a confirmation statement be filed?

A company must file at least one confirmation statement every 12 months. The review period normally runs from the company's incorporation date or the confirmation statement date from its previous filing.

Companies House allows a confirmation statement to be filed up to 14 days after the review period ends, but businesses should avoid waiting until the last moment.

Companies House identity verification

Identity verification is now an important part of confirmation statement filing.

All current company directors must have completed the required identity verification before the company can file its confirmation statement. Each director's Companies House personal code must be provided as required.

This means businesses should check their directors' verification status before preparing their annual filing.

How much does confirmation statement filing cost?

As of 2026, the Companies House fee for filing a confirmation statement online is £50. Filing a paper CS01 costs £110.

A professional filing service may charge an additional administration or agent fee for preparing and submitting the confirmation statement.

What happens if you do not file?

Failure to file a confirmation statement can lead to enforcement action. Companies House may impose a financial penalty and the company can ultimately be struck off the register. Directors can also face consequences for persistent or serious non-compliance.

For this reason, companies should maintain a clear filing calendar and check their Companies House record regularly.

Confirmation statement filing for overseas company owners

UK companies owned or managed by overseas entrepreneurs still have to meet the same Companies House filing obligations.

A professional filing service can help international directors manage confirmation statements, identity verification, PSC information, registered office details and other corporate administration requirements.

Fraser Bond can provide practical guidance for UK and international clients dealing with company compliance and corporate administration.

Professional confirmation statement filing support

Using a professional filing service can reduce the administrative burden on directors, particularly where a company has multiple directors, overseas owners or frequent changes to its corporate information.

However, appointing an agent does not remove the director's responsibility for ensuring that required information is filed correctly and on time.

Speak to Fraser Bond

If you need confirmation statement filing UK support, Fraser Bond can help you understand your Companies House obligations and coordinate practical assistance with annual filings, director verification and wider company compliance.