You must file a confirmation statement at least once a year, this includes every company, even those that are dormant and non-trading. It confirms the information Companies House hold about your company is up to date. Before filing your confirmation statement, you should check your company details are correct and you must update your records if any information is incorrect or out of date.
Changes you must make before sending your confirmation statement
Before confirming your records are up to date, you must tell us about changes to your:
- Directors and secretary
- People with significant control (PSC)
- Company’s registered office address
Changes you can make when you file your confirmation statement
The confirmation statement has an additional information section. You can complete this if there have been changes to your:
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code
- Statement of capital
- Trading status of shares
- Exemption from keeping a PSC register
- Shareholder information
If nothing has changed
You must file a confirmation statement even if there have not been any changes to your company during the review period. This confirms that your records are up to date and the information we hold is correct.
When do I need to submit a confirmation statement?
You must file at least one confirmation statement every 12 months. Your 12 month review period starts on either:
- The date your company incorporated
- The date you filed your last confirmation statement
You must file your statement within 14 days of the end of your review period.
If you do not file your statement within 14 days of the end of your review period, your company and its officers may be prosecuted. Your company may also be struck off the register.