Confirmation Statement Filing for UK Companies
Every UK company must confirm, at least once every 12 months, that the information Companies House holds about it is correct. This confirmation statement, filed on form CS01, replaced the annual return in 2016 and is still often called by that name. Sterling Crest Accountants reviews your company record, makes sure any changes have been filed, and submits the statement after the directors approve it.
Sterling Crest Accountants provides this service to clients throughout the United Kingdom. Consultations are arranged in advance by telephone or online meeting. Our registered office is in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
About confirmation statements
The confirmation statement is not accounts. It confirms the registered office, officers, share capital, shareholders, people with significant control, SIC code and registered email address on the public register.
We compare your instructions and secretarial records to the Companies House snapshot before filing. Outstanding share or officer changes should be filed first or included as part of the review.
Filing is electronic using your authentication credentials where we act. You receive confirmation once accepted.
We can align reminders with company accounts work so both statutory tasks are visible on one timeline when we handle both.
Who this service is for
- Active UK private companies
- Dormant companies still requiring confirmation
- Companies after share changes in the year
- Directors who want filing handled externally
- Clients using our secretarial service
- Businesses coordinating accounts and CH deadlines
Common challenges
- Statement filed late after director forgot date
- Public record shows resigned director still active
- Share capital on CH does not match registers
- PSC information outdated
- Confusion between the confirmation statement and company accounts
- Authentication codes expired before filing
What is included
- Review of Companies House snapshot
- Checklist of mismatches against your records
- Updates to officer or PSC filings if needed and in scope
- Preparation of confirmation statement
- Director approval before submission
- Electronic filing and receipt storage
- Reminder of next due date
- Note of items needing legal or board action
How the service works
- 1.Obtain current Companies House record
- 2.Compare to registers and your instructions
- 3.Resolve outstanding changes or list actions for you
- 4.Prepare CS01 for approval
- 5.File after approval and send confirmation
- 6.Diarise next statement due date
Documents normally required
- Companies House authentication codes
- Register of members and PSC register
- Details of changes during the year
- Share capital summary
- Prior confirmation statement receipt
UK compliance information
- Late filing can incur penalties under Companies House rules.
- We rely on accurate information from directors.
- Accounts filing is separate unless engaged.
- We do not certify legal accuracy of disputes between shareholders.
Key deadlines
A confirmation statement must be filed at least once every 12 months. Companies House allows filing within 14 days of the end of the review period. The review period date is shown on your company's Companies House record.
Confirm official dates and rules on GOV.UK. Rules and thresholds can change.
What this work helps you maintain
- Public register kept aligned with your instructions
- Approval before filing
- Linked reminders with other company services
- Clear separation from accounts filing
- Outstanding changes identified before the statement is filed
Related services
- Company SecretarialCompanies House filings for officer changes, share capital updates, registers and PSC maintenance.
- Company AccountsStatutory accounts for UK limited companies, prepared for Companies House and company members, with clear year-end financial information and support throughout the accounts preparation process.
- Company FormationUK limited company formation through Companies House, with support for the incorporation information required to establish the company correctly from the outset.
Frequently asked questions
No. Accounts report financial performance. The confirmation statement confirms company details.
Yes, in practice. The confirmation statement replaced the annual return in June 2016. Many people still use the older name, but the current filing is the confirmation statement on form CS01.
Yes. The statement must still be filed to confirm the existing information is correct, even when there have been no changes during the year.
File as soon as possible. We review current record and penalties risk with you.
Usually yes for the confirmation statement even when dormant for accounts.
Yes if records you provide are complete and codes are available.
Discuss confirmation statements with Sterling Crest
Book a free consultation or send an enquiry. Scope and fees are confirmed in writing before any engagement begins.
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