Confirmation Statement Filing in Linlithgow — Keep Your Companies House Record Accurate

A confirmation statement is the document a company files with Companies House to confirm that the information on its public record is correct. It covers things such as the registered office address, directors, shareholders, statement of capital, people with significant control, and SIC codes. Filing it matters because Companies House, lenders, and anyone dealing with your company rely on that record being accurate. It is not a financial report and it does not replace annual accounts or a tax return — its purpose is to confirm the register.

Most UK limited companies and limited liability partnerships need to file one at least once every 12 months. That applies whether the company is trading actively, dormant, or not currently trading at all. Being dormant usually changes what you file by way of accounts and tax returns, but it does not normally remove the confirmation statement requirement. If you are unsure whether your company is due, a quick check of your Companies House filing history will show your review period and last filed statement.

Generally, a confirmation statement must be filed at least once every 12 months, and that 12-month cycle is known as a review period. It is measured from your last confirmation statement date, not from your accounting period or your annual accounts deadline, so the dates can fall in different months. You can also file more than one confirmation statement within a review period if company information changes and you want the public record updated straight away.

We review the company's current details against the record at Companies House: registered office address, registered email address, directors and secretaries, shareholders and shareholdings, statement of capital, people with significant control, and SIC codes. Where a detail has changed, we look at how that change should be reported. Some updates can be made as part of the confirmation statement, while others — such as certain appointments, resignations, or share allotments — need to be notified separately, and we will explain which route applies to your circumstances.

Yes, in most cases. Dormancy affects your accounts and your Corporation Tax position, but the confirmation statement is about the company's register information rather than its trading activity. A dormant company still has directors, shareholders, and a registered office, and Companies House still needs those details confirmed. Skipping the filing because the company has not traded is a common mistake, and one that is far easier to avoid than to resolve.

A confirmation statement confirms the company's statutory information, such as directors, shareholders, and addresses. Annual accounts are the financial statements showing the company's assets, liabilities, income, and expenditure for an accounting period, and they are prepared under an applicable accounting framework. They are separate filings with separate deadlines, and both are normally required. Filing one does not satisfy the requirement to file the other.

A Corporation Tax Return (CT600) is filed with HMRC and reports the company's taxable profits and the tax due for an accounting period. A confirmation statement is filed with Companies House and confirms the information held on the company register. They go to different organisations, serve different purposes, and have their own deadlines. Filing a confirmation statement does not deal with your Corporation Tax obligations, and vice versa — they sit alongside each other in a company's compliance calendar.

If a confirmation statement is not filed on time, Companies House will follow up, and continued failure can ultimately put the company at risk of being struck off the register. The exact consequences depend on the circumstances and on how quickly the position is put right. The practical point is that it is far simpler to file on time than to deal with the aftermath. If you realise a filing has been missed, it is best to address it promptly rather than wait.

We start by reviewing the information Companies House holds for your company and comparing it with the details you provide, such as directorship changes, share transfers, or a new registered office. Where changes need to be reported separately, we tell you what is needed. We then prepare and submit the CS01 filing, and confirm once it has been accepted so you have a clear record of what was filed and when. For Linlithgow companies we keep the process straightforward, with clear, transparent pricing and no jargon.

Get in touch with your company name and, if you have it, your Companies House authentication code, and we will check your review period and current filing position. From there we confirm what is required, gather any missing details, and arrange submission. If your next review period is some months away, we can also note the date and remind you when it approaches, so the filing never catches you out.