What a Confirmation Statement Actually Confirms
It's a snapshot check-in with Companies House confirming your company's registered details — directors, registered address, shareholders, and share structure — are still accurate as of the review date, rather than a financial filing.
The Annual Deadline
Every UK company has a review date roughly a year after incorporation (or the last statement), and the statement is due within a set window after that date. Missing it isn't just a late fee risk — persistent non-filing can lead to the company being struck off the register entirely.
Key Insights
- 1A confirmation statement is required even if nothing about the company has changed since the last one.
- 2It's separate from annual accounts — both are required, on their own schedules.
- 3Filing is usually quick online if your company details haven't changed.
- 4Persistent missed filings are one of the most common reasons Companies House strikes a company off.
