Confirmation Statement Filing in Hessle

A confirmation statement is a filing made to Companies House that confirms the information held about your company is accurate and up to date. It is sometimes referred to as a CS01, which is the form Companies House uses. When you file, you are confirming your registered office address, directors, shareholders, people with significant control and other company details are correct as at the confirmation date. It is a separate requirement from annual accounts and from a Corporation Tax Return, and it does not involve reporting profit, turnover or tax.

Most UK limited companies, limited liability partnerships and similar entities need to file a confirmation statement, and that includes companies registered in Hessle and elsewhere in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. You normally need to file one even if the company has had no activity, no changes to report or has been dormant. If you are unsure whether your particular company or entity has to file, it is worth checking the position based on your specific circumstances rather than assuming you are exempt.

Companies generally need to file a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months, and this is based on your company's review period rather than its accounting period or accounts deadline. Companies House usually sets the next confirmation date when you file, and a reminder is issued as that date approaches. You can also file more than one confirmation statement during a review period — for example, when something has changed and you want the public record brought up to date sooner rather than waiting.

Yes, in most cases. Being dormant or not trading does not normally remove the requirement to file a confirmation statement, because the confirmation statement is about the accuracy of the company's record rather than about trading activity or profit. A dormant company may still need to file statutory accounts and a Corporation Tax Return as well, depending on its circumstances. These are separate obligations with their own deadlines, so it is important not to treat a confirmation statement as covering everything.

Before filing, it is worth checking the company's registered office address, the directors and any company secretary, the shareholders and the statement of capital, the people with significant control, and the SIC codes describing the company's activities. If anything has changed, some updates may need to be reported to Companies House separately — for example, an appointment or resignation of a director, a change of registered office, or a change in share capital — rather than simply being noted on the confirmation statement itself. Handling those updates correctly is part of what a professional Confirmation Statement Filing service can help with.

No. A confirmation statement confirms the information Companies House holds about the company is accurate and up to date, while annual accounts report the company's financial position and performance for an accounting period. They are separate filings with separate requirements and separate deadlines, and filing one does not satisfy the other. A confirmation statement does not include figures such as turnover, profit, assets or liabilities, and it should not be confused with the company's accounting period or its accounts due date.

No, they are entirely separate. A confirmation statement is filed with Companies House and deals with company information on the public register. A Corporation Tax Return (often called a CT600) is filed with HMRC and deals with the company's taxable profits. Filing a confirmation statement does not mean the company has met its Corporation Tax obligations, and it has no bearing on VAT Returns or other tax filings either. Each requirement needs to be dealt with on its own terms.

Failing to file a confirmation statement is a default, and Companies House can take action against the company. If the position is left unresolved, Companies House may begin the process of removing the company from the register, which can have serious consequences for the business, its directors and its assets. Because the consequences can vary depending on the company's circumstances, the safest approach is to file on time or to speak to someone promptly if a confirmation date has already passed.

With a professional service, you provide or confirm the details needed to complete the filing, and the confirmation statement is prepared and submitted to Companies House on your behalf. Any changes to company information that need to be reported separately can also be handled, so the public record is brought up to date properly. You get help keeping track of dates, checking that the information is consistent, and dealing with the paperwork — without needing to learn the Companies House process yourself. To get started, simply share your company details and we can explain the next steps.