Confirmation Statement Filing in Garsington, Handled Accurately and On Time

A confirmation statement (often called the CS01) is a statutory filing made to Companies House. It confirms that the information Companies House holds about your company is accurate and up to date as at the confirmation date. It is not a financial document — it does not include profit and loss figures, a balance sheet, or any tax calculation. Its purpose is to keep the public register correct, which is why it asks you to check details such as your registered office address, directors, shareholders, share capital and People with Significant Control.

Most UK companies registered at Companies House need to file a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months, regardless of size or turnover. That includes trading companies, dormant companies, non-trading companies, and companies limited by guarantee. Limited liability partnerships and some other entity types also file confirmation statements. If you are unsure whether your particular entity is required to file one, it is worth checking your company's filing history at Companies House or asking your accountant, because the requirement depends on how the entity is registered.

Generally, a company must file a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months. Companies House works to a review period, which normally runs for 12 months from the date of your last confirmation statement (or from incorporation for a new company). You are not limited to one filing per review period: if your company information changes, you can file more than one confirmation statement within the same review period to keep the register current. A common misunderstanding is that the confirmation statement deadline is tied to your accounting period or your annual accounts deadline — it is a separate filing with its own timetable.

The confirmation statement asks you to confirm the information Companies House already holds, and to tell Companies House about anything that has changed. In practice that means checking your registered office address, the company name, your directors and company secretary (where one is appointed), your shareholders and statement of capital, your SIC codes, and your People with Significant Control. Where something has changed, it often needs to be reported on a separate form rather than simply being noted on the confirmation statement, so it is worth reviewing your records before you submit the CS01.

Yes, in most cases. Being dormant or not trading does not normally remove the requirement to file a confirmation statement. The confirmation statement is about confirming the accuracy of the register, not about reporting trading activity or profit, so a dormant company's details still need to be confirmed at least once every 12 months. Dormant companies may have different obligations when it comes to accounts and tax, but the confirmation statement requirement generally remains. If your company has had no activity for some time, it is still worth confirming the position rather than assuming there is nothing to file.

They are two entirely separate filings with different purposes. The confirmation statement confirms that the company information held by Companies House is accurate — things like addresses, officers, shareholders and PSC details. Annual accounts are the financial statements for the company's accounting period, prepared to a different deadline and sent to Companies House and, where relevant, to HMRC with a Corporation Tax Return. Filing one does not satisfy the requirement to file the other, and keeping them separate in your diary helps avoid missed deadlines.

No. A confirmation statement goes to Companies House and deals with company information. A Corporation Tax Return (CT600) goes to HMRC and deals with the company's taxable profits and tax position for an accounting period. They are filed with different bodies, to different deadlines, and for completely different reasons. Submitting a confirmation statement does not mean your corporation tax position has been reported, and filing a CT600 does not update your company information at Companies House.

If you miss the confirmation statement deadline, your company's record at Companies House is no longer up to date, and Companies House may take action. Because the consequences depend on the circumstances, it is best to check the current guidance on gov.uk or speak to an accountant if you think a filing has been missed. Professional Confirmation Statement Filing takes the guesswork out of the process: we review the information held on the register, highlight anything that needs updating, prepare and submit the confirmation statement, and keep you informed along the way. If you are based in or around Garsington and would like help with your next CS01 filing, get in touch and we will walk you through what is needed to get started.