Confirmation Statement: What It Is and When It Is Due

Every UK limited company must file a confirmation statement with Companies House at least once every 12 months.

This includes dormant and non-trading companies. You must file even if nothing has changed.

Last reviewed: 8 September 2026

What is a confirmation statement?

A confirmation statement confirms that the information Companies House holds about your company is correct.

It is not the same as your annual accounts or Company Tax Return. It is a separate Companies House filing.

Before filing, you should check:

• Directors and company secretary
• People with significant control
• Registered office address
• Registered email address
• Shareholders and share capital
• Standard Industrial Classification codes

You must also confirm that the company’s intended future activities are lawful.

When is the confirmation statement due?

Your company has a 12-month review period.

For a new company, the first review period starts on the incorporation date. Later review periods normally start after the date covered by the previous confirmation statement.

You have 14 days after the review period ends to file.

Your exact confirmation statement date and filing deadline are shown on the Companies House register.

What happens if you file early?

You can file a confirmation statement before the current review period ends.

If you file early, you must choose a new confirmation statement date. The next 12-month review period will start on the following day.

This means filing early can change the date of your next confirmation statement. Check the new date after the filing has been accepted.

Do you need to file if nothing has changed?

Yes.

The confirmation statement is still required when all the information on the register is correct.

You are confirming that you have checked the company’s details and that they remain accurate.

What must be updated separately?

Some changes should be reported before you file the confirmation statement.

These include changes to:

• Directors or company secretary
• People with significant control
• Registered office address
• Registered email address

Other information can be updated as part of the confirmation statement. This includes SIC codes, shareholder information and the company’s statement of capital.

Do directors need to verify their identity?

Companies House now requires company directors to verify their identity.

When filing the company’s next confirmation statement, you may need to provide a Companies House personal code for each director. You must also confirm that each director has completed identity verification.

Companies House may not accept the confirmation statement until all directors have verified their identity.

People with significant control must also verify their identity and provide their personal code. Their deadline depends on their circumstances.

Read the official Companies House identity verification guidance.

How much does it cost?

It costs:

• £50 to file online
• £110 to file a paper form

The fee is normally paid with the first confirmation statement filed during each 12-month payment period.

You can file more than one confirmation statement during that payment period without paying the fee again.

How do you file?

You can file the confirmation statement online.

You will need:

• Your Companies House password
• The company authentication code
• A personal code for each director where required
• A payment method

Check that any changes have been recorded before confirming that the company information is correct.

What happens if you miss the deadline?

Companies House may issue a financial penalty. The company may also be struck off the register.

Failing to file a confirmation statement can also be a criminal offence. Directors may be personally fined.

Do not wait until the final day to check whether directors have completed identity verification or whether company details need updating.

Read the official Companies House confirmation statement guidance.

Keep the confirmation statement separate from other deadlines

Your confirmation statement deadline is not the same as your accounts or Corporation Tax deadlines.

Read our simple guide to UK limited company filing deadlines for an overview of the main dates.

Visit Kit & Ledger to keep track of your company’s key compliance dates and reminders.

This guide provides general information and is not legal, tax or accounting advice. Check your company’s official records or speak to a qualified adviser if you are unsure.