When Is a Confirmation Statement Due?

A UK limited company must normally file a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months with Companies House.

The exact deadline depends on the company's review period.

When Is the First Confirmation Statement Due?

For a new company, the first review period starts on the date the company is incorporated and normally lasts 12 months.

At the end of the review period, the company has 14 days to file its confirmation statement.

For example:

Company incorporated: 1 March 2026
Review period ends: 28 February 2027
Confirmation statement deadline: 14 March 2027

What About Existing Companies?

After filing a confirmation statement, a new 12-month review period normally begins.

You can also submit a confirmation statement earlier than the deadline. Doing so generally starts a new review period.

Do I Need to File If Nothing Has Changed?

Yes.

Even if there have been no changes to the company, you must still file the confirmation statement to confirm that the information held by Companies House is correct.

What Information Should I Check?

Before filing, review details such as:

• Registered office
• Directors
• Shareholders
• People with Significant Control (PSCs)
• Share capital
• SIC codes
• Other required company information

Any information that needs to be updated separately should be corrected as required.

Is the Confirmation Statement the Same as Annual Accounts?

No.

Confirmation Statement → Confirms company information

Annual Accounts → Report financial information

They have separate deadlines and should not be confused.

What Happens If It Is Late?

Companies House expects the confirmation statement to be filed within the required deadline.

Failing to file can result in enforcement action and may ultimately lead to the company being struck off the register.

Directors are responsible for ensuring the company's filing obligations are met.

Final Answer

A UK company's confirmation statement is generally required at least once every 12 months, with 14 days after the end of the review period to file it.

For a new company, the review period normally begins on the date of incorporation.

It is important to check your company's specific deadline and file on time, even if nothing about the company has changed.

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