Confirmation Statement: What It Is, When It’s Due, and Why It Matters

If you run a limited company, you’ll need to file a confirmation statement with Companies House every year. It’s a legal requirement for all UK limited companies — but it’s also something that causes a lot of confusion.

In this guide, we’ll explain what a confirmation statement is, when it’s due, what it costs, and what happens if you miss it. Everything explained clearly, without jargon.

What Is a Confirmation Statement?

A confirmation statement is a yearly filing made to Companies House that confirms the information they hold about your company is correct and up to date.

You’re not submitting new accounts or financial figures. You’re simply confirming that the details already on record are accurate — or updating them if anything has changed.

Even if nothing has changed, the confirmation statement must still be filed.

What Information Does the Confirmation Statement Cover?

When you file your confirmation statement, you are confirming (or updating) details such as:

• Registered office address

• Directors and company secretary details

• Shareholders and shareholdings

• Statement of capital (shares issued)

• People with Significant Control (PSC)

• SIC codes (your business activity)

This is why it’s important the information is checked properly before submitting.

When Is the Confirmation Statement Due?

Every company has a review period, which usually runs for 12 months.

Once that review period ends, you have 14 days to file your confirmation statement with Companies House.

Key points to remember:

• It must be filed at least once every 12 months

• You can file earlier if you want to reset the review period

• Missing the deadline can cause problems quickly

You can check your due date at any time on Companies House by searching your company name.

Do I Need to File If Nothing Has Changed?

Yes — this is one of the most common misunderstandings.

Even if:

• Your directors haven’t changed

• Your address is the same

• Your shares are unchanged

You must still file the confirmation statement to confirm that everything remains correct.

Failing to file because “nothing changed” is still classed as non-compliance.

What Happens If You Don’t File a Confirmation Statement?

If a confirmation statement isn’t filed on time, Companies House may:

• Issue warning notices

• Mark your company as non-compliant

• Start strike-off action against the company

If a company is struck off:

• It legally stops existing

• Bank accounts can be frozen

• Assets may pass to the Crown

This is why it’s something that should never be ignored, even though it feels like a simple admin task.

Common Confirmation Statement Mistakes We See

Some of the most common issues we come across include:

• Missing the deadline without realising

• Filing without checking shareholdings properly

• Using incorrect SIC codes

• Not updating PSC information

• Assuming the accountant “does it automatically”

The confirmation statement is separate from your accounts and tax returns — it needs to be handled deliberately.

How the Confirmation Statement Fits With Your Accounts

The confirmation statement isn’t about profits or tax, but it does link closely with your company accounts.

Details like:

• Share structure

• Shareholders

• Directors

should match what’s shown in your accounts and internal records.

Keeping everything aligned avoids problems later, especially if HMRC or Companies House ever ask questions.

The confirmation statement is one of those obligations that seems small — but it carries real consequences if it’s missed or done incorrectly.

Filed properly, it’s straightforward. Left unchecked, it can quickly turn into a much bigger issue than it needs to be.

How Treggena Can Help

If you’re unsure when your confirmation statement is due, what needs checking, or whether everything is set up correctly, that’s exactly what we’re here for.

At Treggena Ltd, we help business owners stay compliant, keep their records tidy, and avoid last-minute stress. Whether you want us to handle Companies House filings for you or simply check that everything’s correct, we’re always happy to talk things through and help you stay on top of it.

If you’d like clear, reliable support with your confirmation statement or wider company compliance, feel free to get in touch with a Treggena accountant.