A Confirmation Statement is an annual report that directors submit to Companies House. It confirms details about your business, such as:
- Registered office address
- Details of directors and shareholders
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes to describe business activities
- Share capital and structure
You must still file a Confirmation Statement, even if none of your company’s details have changed. You can simply confirm that the information already held by Companies House is accurate.
Introduced in 2016 to replace the annual return (AR01 form), the statement is quicker and easier to file. Since March 2024, companies must also confirm their intended lawful purposes, adding an extra layer of compliance.
The Purpose of a Confirmation Statement
The main purpose of a Confirmation Statement is to review and verify the company’s details at Companies House. This document helps you keep your company’s information accurate.
While you can update some aspects of your information within the statement, you must report significant changes (such as appointing a new director) using separate Companies House forms.
You must include an email address in your Confirmation Statement, which Companies House will use for official communications. This email will not appear on the public register.
How to File a Confirmation Statement
You can file your Confirmation Statement online using the Companies House service. The system will pre-populate most of the company details, making the process quick and easy. You can update any changes during the submission if needed.
While you can file a paper form, it is both slower and more expensive, costing £62. Filing online only costs £34 and is more convenient.
Filing Deadline and Penalties
You must file a Confirmation Statement at least once every 12 months. For newly incorporated companies, the review period starts from the date of incorporation and ends 12 months later.
The deadline for filing depends on your company’s Accounting Reference Date (ARD), which marks the end of your financial year. The review period will begin annually from the day after you file the first statement. Companies have 14 days after the review period ends to file the statement.
Failing to do so can lead to penalties, and Companies House might even strike the company off the register. To avoid missing the deadline, you can sign up for email reminders from Companies House.
People with Significant Control (PSC)
The Confirmation Statement also includes a section for updating details about People with Significant Control. A Person with Significant Control is someone who owns or controls a significant portion of the company, typically someone who holds more than 25% of shares or voting rights. You must also review this information regularly.
The information required for a Person with Significant Control includes:
- Full name
- Month and year of birth
- Nationality
- Country of residence
- Service and residential addresses
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