# How to File a Confirmation Statement

Last updated: 11 January 2025
Time to complete: 15-30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

Quick guide to filing your annual Confirmation Statement with Companies House. Confirm your company details are correct.

## What you need

- Companies House authentication code
- Current company information
- £50 filing fee (online; £110 on paper)
- Details of any changes since last statement

## Steps

### 1. Log in to Companies House WebFiling

Go to the Companies House WebFiling service and log in with your authentication code. If you don't have one, you can request it.

Tips:

- Auth code is sent to registered office
- You can also use Software Filing
- Make sure you're filing for correct company

### 2. Review your company information

Check all current information on record: registered office, directors, shareholders, PSCs (People with Significant Control), and SIC codes.

Tips:

- All this information is public
- Note any changes needed
- Check PSC register especially

### 3. Update any incorrect information

If any details have changed, you must file the appropriate change forms BEFORE filing the Confirmation Statement.

Tips:

- Director changes: forms AP01/TM01
- Address change: form AD01
- PSC changes: forms PSC01-09

### 4. Check statement of capital

Verify the number of shares issued and their nominal value is correct. Update if you've issued new shares.

Tips:

- Most small companies don't change this
- New share issues need form SH01
- Check share classes are correct

### 5. Confirm and pay

Once all information is verified, confirm and pay the £50 fee (online). You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal.

Tips:

- Paper filing costs £110
- Payment is required to complete filing
- Keep receipt for records

### 6. Receive confirmation

You'll receive immediate confirmation that your Confirmation Statement has been accepted. Keep this for your records.

Tips:

- This confirms compliance for another year
- Note the next due date
- Set a reminder for 11 months time

## Common mistakes to avoid

- Missing the deadline (must file at least every 12 months)
- Not updating changed information first
- Filing without checking PSC register
- Confusing with annual accounts (different filing)

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a confirmation statement and who needs to file one?

A confirmation statement (formerly annual return) is a snapshot of your company's details filed with Companies House. Every UK limited company must file one at least once every 12 months, even if nothing has changed.

### How much does it cost to file a confirmation statement?

Filing online costs £50, and a paper form CS01 costs £110. You pay that fee with the first confirmation statement in each 12-month payment period. Later statements in the same payment period do not cost another fee. Most directors file online as it is faster and cheaper.

### What information is included in a confirmation statement?

It confirms your registered office, directors, shareholders, share capital, SIC codes, and people with significant control (PSC). You must review all details and update anything that has changed before submitting.

### What happens if I miss the confirmation statement deadline?

Companies House can start proceedings to strike off your company if you fail to file on time. Directors may also face prosecution and personal fines. The company will be marked as overdue on the public register, which can affect your credibility with banks and clients.

### Can I update my SIC codes when filing a confirmation statement?

Yes, the confirmation statement is the standard way to update your SIC codes with Companies House. You can change them to better reflect your current business activities. Choose codes that accurately describe what your company does.

## Related how-to guides

- [How to Register a Limited Company in the UK](https://accounts-os.com/how-to/register-limited-company)