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

A confirmation statement is a filing made to Companies House that confirms the information held about your company on the public register is accurate and up to date. It is submitted as form CS01 and is sometimes simply called a confirmation statement or annual confirmation. Importantly, it is not a financial document — it does not contain turnover, profit figures or tax calculations. Its purpose is to make sure the register reflects the reality of your company, from its registered office address and directors through to its shareholders and people with significant control.

Any company registered at Companies House, whether based in Randalstown or elsewhere in the UK, will generally need to file a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months. This applies to trading companies, non-trading companies and dormant companies alike. Dormancy does not normally remove the requirement to file a confirmation statement, because Companies House still needs confirmation that the details it holds are correct. If you are unsure whether your particular company needs to file, it is worth checking your company's status and filing history at Companies House before the due date.

Most companies need to file a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months, based on their review period. This is separate from your accounting period and separate from your annual accounts deadline, and it should not be confused with either. You can file more than one confirmation statement during a review period if your company's information changes and you want the register updated sooner — for example, after a director change or a share issue. Filing more than once does not automatically change your next review period date in every case, so it helps to check the position for your company or let a professional review it for you.

The confirmation statement confirms the details Companies House already holds, so the preparation stage is largely about checking that those details are correct. This typically includes the registered office address, the company name and number, directors and company secretary where appointed, shareholders and the statement of capital, and the people with significant control information on the register. Your SIC code describing the company's activity is also part of the picture. If something has changed, the confirmation statement alone may not be the right place to report it — certain changes, such as a new registered office or a director appointment, generally need to be notified to Companies House separately, often on a different form.

Yes — a dormant company is still a registered company, so it will generally still need to file a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months. Being dormant usually means there is no significant accounting activity, which may affect what you file by way of accounts, but it does not normally remove the confirmation statement requirement. It is also worth remembering that a dormant company may still have directors, shareholders and people with significant control whose details need to be confirmed as correct. If your company has been dormant for a while, it is sensible to review the register before filing.

No, they are two completely separate filings with different purposes. A confirmation statement confirms that the information Companies House holds about your company is accurate — names, addresses, directors, shareholders and similar details. Annual accounts are financial statements that report on your company's financial position and performance for an accounting period. Both are generally required, but they are prepared and filed separately, and one does not replace the other. Filing a confirmation statement does not satisfy your accounts obligation, and filing accounts does not satisfy your confirmation statement obligation.

A confirmation statement goes to Companies House and confirms company information held on the public register. A Corporation Tax Return (often called a CT600) goes to HMRC and reports your company's taxable profits, allowances and tax liability for an accounting period. They are filed with different organisations, serve different purposes and have their own deadlines. Submitting a confirmation statement does not mean your corporation tax responsibilities are dealt with, and it is not a substitute for a CT600. If your company also has VAT or payroll obligations, those are separate filings again.

If a confirmation statement is not filed, the company's record at Companies House becomes out of date and the company moves into a position where it is not meeting its filing responsibilities. Companies House can take action against companies that fail to file, and the consequences can escalate if the position is left unresolved. The exact outcome depends on the company's circumstances and how long the filing is outstanding, so it is not something to leave unchecked. If you have missed a filing, the sensible step is to review your company's record and bring it up to date as soon as possible — professional help can make that process much less stressful.

With a professional service, you share or confirm your company details and the team checks them against what Companies House currently holds. Any points that need clarifying are raised with you, and where changes are needed they are dealt with in the correct way — either through the confirmation statement or through a separate notification, depending on the type of change. The confirmation statement is then prepared and submitted, and you are told when it has been done. The benefit is accuracy and convenience: someone who understands the process is checking the detail, watching the dates and making sure nothing obvious has been missed. Pricing for this kind of support is typically offered on a clear, fixed-fee basis so there are no surprises.

Getting started is simple. Have your company name and company number to hand, along with an idea of whether anything has changed since your last filing — for example a new director, a different registered office address or a change in shareholdings. From there, the team can review your Companies House record, confirm what needs to be done and handle the confirmation statement submission on your behalf. If you are unsure what your current review period is or when your next confirmation statement is due, that can be checked as part of the process. The aim is to make Confirmation Statement Filing straightforward, accurate and clearly explained from start to finish.