Step-by-step guide to filing a Confirmation Statement with Companies House.
Learn how to prepare and file your Confirmation Statement, also known as a CS01, what information you need and how to avoid common filing mistakes.
Search for your company using your company name or company number and check the information held at Companies House.
Review your registered office, directors, shareholders, PSC information and other company details to make sure everything is correct.
If company information needs to be changed, make the relevant updates before completing your Confirmation Statement.
Confirm the required information and complete your Confirmation Statement filing.
Submit your filing electronically and keep your confirmation or filing reference for your records.
Start by locating your company on the Companies House register.
Enter your company name or company number
Check that you have selected the correct company
Review the information currently shown on the Companies House register
Checking your company information first helps identify any details that may need updating before you file.
Most companies must file a Confirmation Statement at least once every 12 months.
Check your company's confirmation statement date and make sure you are filing within the permitted filing period.
Tip: Your Confirmation Statement deadline is separate from your annual accounts deadline. Make sure you check the correct filing date for your company.
Before submitting your Confirmation Statement, check the information held about your company.
Registered office address
Directors and company secretary
People with Significant Control
Shareholders
Share capital
Principal business activity
If something is incorrect, you may need to update the relevant information before completing your Confirmation Statement.
Once your company information has been checked, complete your Confirmation Statement filing.
The filing used by most companies is known as a CS01.
If nothing has changed, you still need to submit your Confirmation Statement to confirm that the information held by Companies House remains correct.
This is commonly referred to as a no-change Confirmation Statement.
Once your Confirmation Statement has been completed and checked, submit it electronically.
Make sure the information is accurate before submitting the filing.
Important: Keep your confirmation or filing reference after submission for your company records.
The information required depends on your company and whether anything has changed since your previous Confirmation Statement.
You may need information relating to:
Your company number
Registered office
Directors and company secretary
People with Significant Control
Shareholders
Share capital
Principal business activity
Reviewing your Companies House record before filing can help ensure that your Confirmation Statement is accurate and complete.
Yes.
A Confirmation Statement must still be filed even if your company information has not changed.
The purpose of the filing is to confirm that the information already held by Companies House remains correct.
This is commonly known as a no-change Confirmation Statement.
Before you submit your Confirmation Statement, check that the information shown for your company is accurate.
Registered office address
Company directors and secretary
People with Significant Control (PSCs)
Shareholders and share information
Statement of capital
Principal business activity
If information has changed, make sure the appropriate Companies House update or filing has been completed.
Confirmation Statements are straightforward, but there are several common mistakes that companies should avoid.
Missing the filing deadline
Using incorrect company information
Failing to check PSC information
Not checking shareholder information
Confusing the Confirmation Statement with annual accounts
Assuming no changes means no filing is required
Checking your Companies House record before submitting can help prevent avoidable errors.
The current Companies House online filing fee for a Confirmation Statement is £50.
If you use a third-party filing service, you may also pay a separate service fee.
After submitting your Confirmation Statement, keep your filing confirmation or reference for your records.
Your company information will continue to be maintained on the Companies House register, subject to any updates or changes that need to be reported separately.
If Companies House identifies an issue with your filing, you may need to take further action.
Q1: How often do I need to file a Confirmation Statement?
A: Most companies must file a Confirmation Statement at least once every 12 months.
Q2: Can I file my Confirmation Statement early?
A: Yes, provided you are within the permitted filing period for your Confirmation Statement.
Q3: What happens if nothing has changed?
A: You still need to file a Confirmation Statement confirming that the information held by Companies House remains correct.
Q4: Can I file a Confirmation Statement online?
A: Yes. Confirmation Statements can be filed electronically.
Q5: What is a CS01?
A: CS01 is the form used by most UK companies to file a Confirmation Statement.
Q6: How much does it cost to file a Confirmation Statement?
A: The current online Companies House filing fee is £50.
Filing your Confirmation Statement doesn't need to be complicated. Our online service helps you prepare and submit your Confirmation Statement electronically.
Keep your company information up to date and complete your annual Companies House filing requirement on time.
