What Is a Confirmation Statement in the UK?

A confirmation statement in the UK is an annual filing that companies must submit to Companies House to confirm that the information recorded about the business is accurate and up to date. This requirement applies to most UK registered companies and is an important part of maintaining corporate transparency and regulatory compliance.

Purpose of a Confirmation Statement

The main purpose of the confirmation statement is to ensure that the public register maintained by Companies House contains current information about a company. Through this annual filing, companies confirm that the information recorded by Companies House is accurate and up to date at the time of submission.

The confirmation statement does not usually report financial data. Instead, it verifies key administrative information about the company.

Information Included in the Filing

When submitting a confirmation statement, companies review and confirm details such as:

• The registered office address
• Company directors and secretary (if applicable)
• Shareholders and share capital structure
• People with Significant Control (PSC)
• The company’s Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes

If any details have changed since the last filing, the company must update them before submitting the confirmation statement.

Filing Deadline and Frequency

A confirmation statement must be filed at least once every 12 months. The deadline is usually 14 days after the end of the company’s review period, which begins on the date of incorporation or the date the last confirmation statement was filed.

Failure to submit the confirmation statement on time may lead to penalties or even company dissolution by Companies House.

Disclaimer: This article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Company filing requirements and regulations in the United Kingdom may change over time.