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

A confirmation statement is the document a company files with Companies House to confirm that the information on the public register is accurate and up to date. It is sometimes called a CS01, which is the reference used for the filing form. It is not a financial document — it does not contain profit and loss figures, a balance sheet or tax calculations. Its job is simply to confirm the company record: things like the registered office address, the directors, the shareholders, the statement of capital, the people with significant control and the SIC codes describing the company's activities.

Most UK limited companies and limited liability partnerships need to file a confirmation statement, whether they operate from a business premises in Uxbridge, work from home, or trade elsewhere in the UK. The obligation follows the company itself rather than the address. If you are a director or a person authorised to act for the company, it is your responsibility to make sure the confirmation statement is submitted. Where a company's circumstances are unusual — for example, certain corporate structures or entities that are not standard limited companies — it is worth checking the exact position, as the requirement depends on the type of entity and its own filing history.

Companies generally need to file a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months, even if nothing has changed and even if the company is dormant or not trading. The 12 months runs from the end of your previous review period rather than from the date your accounts are due, so the confirmation statement deadline and the annual accounts deadline are separate and can fall at different times. You can also file more than one confirmation statement within the same review period if your company's information changes and you want the register updated sooner rather than later.

Before the confirmation statement is submitted, the details Companies House holds should be checked, including the registered office address, the directors and company secretary, the shareholders and statement of capital, the people with significant control and their nature of control, and the SIC codes describing what the company does. If something has changed, it is important to note that certain changes cannot be made through the confirmation statement itself. For example, a change of registered office, a director appointment or resignation, a share allotment or a change in PSC details may need to be reported separately using the appropriate form, rather than waiting for the confirmation statement to be filed.

Yes, in most cases. Being dormant or not currently trading does not normally remove the requirement to file a confirmation statement. Dormancy relates to the company's accounting and tax position — for instance, whether there have been significant accounting transactions or whether a Corporation Tax Return is required — but it does not switch off the obligation to keep the Companies House register accurate. If your company is dormant, the confirmation statement is often a quick filing, but it still needs to be made.

No — these are three separate filings with different purposes and, often, different deadlines. A confirmation statement confirms that the information Companies House holds about the company is correct. Annual accounts (statutory accounts) report the company's financial position and performance for the accounting period. A Corporation Tax Return, commonly called a CT600, is filed with HMRC to report the company's taxable profits. Filing a confirmation statement does not satisfy your accounts or tax obligations, and filing accounts does not replace the confirmation statement.

If a confirmation statement is not filed, the company's record at Companies House is not brought up to date, and Companies House can take action against companies that fail to file on time. The exact consequences depend on the circumstances and how long the filing remains outstanding, and repeated failure to file can ultimately put the company at risk of being struck off the register. Beyond the official position, an out-of-date record can cause practical problems — for example, when opening a bank account, applying for finance or dealing with third parties who check your company details. If you have missed a filing, it is usually best to address it promptly rather than leave it.

With a professional service, you provide the details of your company and any changes that have taken place, and the confirmation statement is prepared and submitted on your behalf. The company information is checked against what Companies House currently holds, any discrepancies or updates are flagged, and the CS01 filing is made once everything has been confirmed. Where a change needs to be reported separately — such as a director change or a change of registered office — that can be handled as part of the wider Companies House information updates. To get started, simply get in touch with your company name and number, and the team can confirm what is needed and when your next confirmation statement is due.