Confirmation Statement Filing in Calne: Keep Your Companies House Record Accurate

A confirmation statement is a filing delivered to Companies House that confirms the information Companies House already holds about your company is accurate and up to date. It is sometimes called a CS01, and it is not the same thing as annual accounts or a Corporation Tax Return. Rather than reporting profit, tax or financial results, it confirms the company's statutory details — such as its registered office, directors, shareholders and people with significant control. Confirmation Statement Filing is therefore a check-and-confirm exercise rather than a financial reporting requirement.

The requirement applies broadly to UK companies registered at Companies House, including companies in Calne. That normally includes active companies, companies that are not currently trading, and dormant companies that remain on the register — dormancy does not usually remove the obligation to file. Certain other entities, such as limited liability partnerships, also have a confirmation statement requirement. If you are unsure whether your company needs to file, it depends on your company's circumstances and status, and it is worth checking before the filing window closes.

A company generally needs to file a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months. Companies House works to a review period, which is normally 12 months long, and a statement must be delivered for each review period. This is separate from your accounting period and separate from your annual accounts deadline, so do not assume that one filing covers the other. You can check the review period and the date your statement is due in your company's records at Companies House.

Yes. A company can file more than one confirmation statement during a review period, which is useful when information changes and you would rather file an updated confirmation statement than wait until the next review period ends. Filing an additional statement does not change the underlying obligation to file for each review period. Remember that certain changes, such as appointing a director or moving the registered office, may need to be reported to Companies House separately using the relevant form, rather than being dealt with only through a confirmation statement.

The confirmation statement confirms the details Companies House holds, so the main work is checking rather than writing. Typical items to review include the registered office address, directors and company secretary where appointed, shareholders and share capital, people with significant control, the company's principal business activity and whether the company is trading or dormant. If something has changed, it needs to be corrected — and in many cases reported separately to Companies House — so that the confirmation you file is accurate.

In most cases, yes. A dormant company that remains registered at Companies House is still generally expected to file a confirmation statement, even though it is not trading and may not have any accounting transactions to report. Dormancy affects what a company reports in its accounts and tax filings in certain circumstances, but it does not normally remove the confirmation statement requirement. If your company is dormant, it is worth confirming the position for your specific circumstances rather than assuming nothing needs to be filed.

No — these are three separate filings with different purposes. A confirmation statement confirms that the statutory information Companies House holds about the company is accurate and up to date. Annual accounts report the company's financial position and performance and are filed with Companies House. A Corporation Tax Return (CT600) is submitted to HMRC to report the company's taxable profits. Deadlines and review periods differ, so meeting one does not automatically satisfy the others.

If a confirmation statement is not delivered when it is due, the company and its directors are in default. Failing to file is an offence, and Companies House can take action — which can ultimately include steps to strike the company off the register. Problems with the filing can also affect how the company's record looks to banks, customers and other parties who check it. Acting promptly if you have missed a statement is usually far simpler than leaving it unresolved.

A professional service takes the administrative weight off your shoulders. We review the information Companies House currently holds, flag anything that looks out of date, help you correct or update it where needed, and prepare and submit the confirmation statement on your behalf. You get a clear explanation of what has been filed and what still needs attention, with transparent pricing and no surprises. It is a practical option for busy directors who want the filing done properly without becoming experts in Companies House paperwork.

Getting started is straightforward. Share a few basic details about your company — its name, company number and the information you believe is currently recorded at Companies House — and we can review the position with you. From there we will confirm what needs checking, whether any changes need reporting separately, and how the confirmation statement submission will be handled. If you would like support with Companies House information updates at the same time, that can be arranged as part of the same conversation.