Every Limited Company has to register at the Company House and file a confirmation statement once in a year which is a yearly statement that provides a clear picture of the company. Filing a confirmation statement is mandatory for all the Ltd. Companies that contain business activities, shares, shareholders, and PSCs of the entity. It is required to ensure that the information held about the company by Companies House is up-to-date.
So, you have now set up a Limited Company and registered it as the Companies House. The next thing you have to do is to file a confirmation statement at Companies House.
In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the steps to file a confirmation statement. So, let’s get into it.
What is a Confirmation Statement
A confirmation statement is an annual document required for a company to file at the Companies House in the UK which has become mandatory for the Companies to confirm that the information they hold about the company is up-to-date. The main purpose of this filing is to ensure that the information about your company like your registered business address, your company directors, and any shareholders etc, held by Company House is correct and up to date. It is a legal requirement for every company in the UK. It is done once in a year for further confirmation. In case, you have made any changes in your Company, filing a confirmation statement to Companies House will be good to proceed.
Information Required for Filing a Confirmation Statement
- Address of registered office, SAIL address, or at Companies House.
- Officers like the director(s) and company secretary
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes
- Statement of capital
- Members of the company
- People with significant control (PSCs)
- The trading status of the shares
- The company’s registered email address
How to File a Confirmation Statement
Here is how to file confirmation statement online
- Access the Companies House Website: Head over to the official website of Companies House, and hit the “file your confirmation statement (CS01)’ tab.
- Login to Your Companies House Account: If you are a first-time user, you’ll need to create an account on it. Here, you will need to enter your 6-digit company’s authentication code which serves as an electronic signature for online filings and keeps your records secure.
- Select your Company and Confirm the details: Once you have logged in you will see a list of companies associated with your account. Pick the one for which you need to file the confirmation statement. If you have multiple companies choose the right one as filing for a wrong company might be painful.
- Review and update your Company Information: Before filing,check your company details to ensure they are up-to-date like
- Company name and registered office address
- Company directors and secretaries (if applicable)
- Confirm, your Company’s statement: Check all the details about a total number of shares, the aggregate nominal value of those shares, and the details of each class of shares.
- Pay Fees for Filing: Once everything is checked, submit it and get ready to pay the filing fee which may cost £34.
