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

A confirmation statement is a filing made to Companies House that confirms the information held about your company is accurate and up to date as at the confirmation date. It gives you the chance to check the register and correct anything that has changed — such as a director's details, a registered office address, shareholdings or people with significant control information. It matters because Companies House holds this information publicly, and keeping it accurate means anyone who looks up your company sees the correct position.

The requirement applies to UK companies registered at Companies House, including those based in Kingsbridge and across Devon, rather than being tied to a particular town or region. That generally covers companies limited by shares, companies limited by guarantee, and dormant or non-trading companies. If you are unsure whether your company needs to file, it depends on your specific circumstances, and we are happy to check that with you before any filing is made.

UK companies generally need to file a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months, even if the company is dormant or not trading. The 12-month period runs from the date of your last confirmation statement, which is often called the review period. It is worth noting that the confirmation statement cycle is not the same as your accounting period or your annual accounts deadline — they are separate requirements with separate dates, and it is easy to mix them up.

Yes. You can file more than one confirmation statement during a review period when information changes, and some companies choose to do so to bring the public record up to date sooner. That said, certain changes to company information may need to be reported separately rather than waiting for the confirmation statement — for example, some changes are notified to Companies House through their own forms or online routes. We can talk you through which changes are handled where.

A confirmation statement confirms that the information Companies House holds about your company is accurate and up to date. Annual accounts are the statutory financial statements showing your company's financial position and results for the accounting period, and they are prepared and filed separately. They serve different purposes, have different deadlines, and one does not replace the other. Filing a confirmation statement does not discharge your obligation to prepare and file accounts.

A Corporation Tax Return (often referred to as a CT600) is filed with HMRC and reports your company's taxable profits and the tax due. A confirmation statement is filed with Companies House and confirms company information such as directors, shareholders and registered office details. They go to different bodies, cover different things, and are entirely separate filings. Completing your Confirmation Statement Filing does not satisfy your Corporation Tax responsibilities, and vice versa.

In most cases, yes. Being dormant or not trading does not normally remove the requirement to file a confirmation statement, because the statement is about confirming company information rather than reporting trading activity or profit. A dormant company will usually still have directors, shareholders and a registered office on the register that need confirming. Because dormancy can affect other filings in different ways, it is always worth checking your own position.

If a confirmation statement is not filed, the company's record at Companies House will not be up to date, and Companies House may take action in relation to the missed filing. The precise consequences can depend on the company's circumstances and how overdue the filing becomes. If you have missed one or more confirmation statements, it is usually best to deal with it promptly rather than let it drift — we can help you work out where things stand and get the filing back on track.

We start by checking the information Companies House currently holds about your company, then we confirm with you what is still correct and what has changed. Where something needs updating, we can help with Companies House information updates as part of the process. Once the details are agreed, we prepare and submit your confirmation statement, keeping you informed along the way. You get a clear, straightforward service with transparent pricing and no jargon — you simply tell us what has changed and we take care of the rest.

Getting started is simple. Send us your company name and company number, or the details you have to hand, and let us know anything that has changed since your last filing — new directors, a different registered office, updated shareholdings or a change in people with significant control. We will review what is on the register, explain what needs doing, and take your Confirmation Statement Filing from there. If you are a director in Kingsbridge or anywhere else in the UK, we can help you keep your Companies House information accurate and up to date.