What is a Confirmation Statement?

We know that running a business is hard enough without juggling deadlines, forms, and government portals. One form you can’t ignore is the confirmation statement.

Think of it as your company’s annual “check-in” with Companies House. It’s how the government knows your company is still alive and kicking.

What Exactly is a Confirmation Statement?

A confirmation statement is a legal requirement for all UK limited companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), filed at least once every 12 months. That’s right- even if your business is dormant and hasn’t made a single sale in months. Its main job is to confirm that the information Companies House holds about your business is correct and up to date.

What Does It Include?

The confirmation statement covers key company details such as:

• Directors and company secretaries– the individuals responsible for running the company

• Registered office address– the company’s official address

  Shareholders and share capital– ownership details and the distribution of shares

• People with significant control (PSC)– those with major influence over the company

• SIC code– the Standard Industrial Classification code describing the company’s main business activities

It is important to note that the confirmation statement does not include financial information; that is provided separately in your annual accounts.

When Is a Confirmation Statement Due?

Every company has a review period of 12 months. For new companies, this starts on the incorporation date. For example, if your company was incorporated on 1st January, the review period ends on 31st December. For companies that have already filed a confirmation statement before, the period begins the day after the last statement was submitted and lasts 12 months. You can file early, which resets the 12-month clock. If nothing has changed since your last filing, you don’t need to submit anything new, just ‘check and confirm’ that the information on record is correct.

Why Filing on Time Matters

Skipping or delaying your confirmation statement is a recipe for headaches. Companies House can issue fines for late filing, and continued non-compliance could even result in your company being struck off. Beyond that, it’s about credibility: investors, suppliers, and lenders can check your company records, and nothing screams “we don’t really keep track of our paperwork” like an outdated confirmation statement.

How We Can Help

That’s where we come in. We’ll make sure your company records are accurate and handle the submission to Companies House. Basically, we take the stress off your plate, leaving you to focus on running the business instead of filling in forms. After all, that’s what you hire an accountant for!