Confirmation Statements Explained for UK Limited Companies
A confirmation statement is an important Companies House filing for UK limited companies. It confirms that the company information held on the Companies House register is accurate and up to date.
Every company, including dormant and non-trading companies, must file a confirmation statement at least once every year. This makes it one of the key annual admin tasks for company directors.
For many business owners, the confirmation statement can feel like a routine filing, but it is still important to check the information carefully before it is submitted.
What Is a Confirmation Statement?
A confirmation statement is used to confirm key company information, including details such as:
- Registered office address
- Directors
- Persons with significant control
- Shareholder information
- SIC codes
- Statement of capital, where applicable
- Company email address, where required
- General company details
The purpose is to confirm that the company records are accurate at the date of filing.
Why Is It Important?
Your confirmation statement helps keep the public company register accurate. It also shows that your company is being maintained properly.
If company details are outdated, they may need to be updated before or alongside the confirmation statement. For example, if your company has changed address, changed directors or changed ownership details, the Companies House register should reflect the correct information.
Failing to manage annual filing obligations can cause issues for the company and its directors.
Common Mistakes Directors Make
Some common confirmation statement issues include:
- Forgetting the filing deadline
- Filing without checking company details
- Leaving an old registered office address on record
- Not updating PSC details
- Using incorrect SIC codes
- Confusing the confirmation statement with annual accounts
- Not having the authentication code available
- Not understanding new identity verification requirements
A confirmation statement is separate from annual accounts. Both may be required, but they deal with different information.
How Spectre Offices Can Help
Spectre Offices provides confirmation statement support and Companies House admin assistance for company directors.
We can help you:
- Review the company details that may need checking
- Organise information before filing
- Identify whether company records may need updating
- Support registered office address updates
- Provide reminder support
- Assist with general Companies House admin
- Support identity verification enquiries through an authorised agent where required
Our aim is to make company admin easier to manage and reduce the stress of dealing with Companies House filings.
Who Needs This Service?
Confirmation statement support is useful for:
- New company directors
- Busy business owners
- Dormant companies
- Start-ups
- Property companies
- E-commerce businesses
- Directors with multiple companies
- Companies using a registered office address
- Businesses that need filing reminders
Keep Your Company Records Organised
Filing a confirmation statement is an opportunity to check that your company information is accurate. It is much easier to stay organised throughout the year than to deal with problems after important details have been missed.
Spectre Offices can support your company with practical admin services to help you stay on top of company records and filing obligations.
File Your Confirmation Statement
*Important Information
Spectre Offices provides administrative support and document preparation assistance only. We are not Companies House, solicitors, accountants or tax advisers. Clients remain responsible for reviewing and submitting any official company filings and ensuring all information is accurate.
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