Confirmation Statement Guidance
Companies must file a confirmation statement with Companies House at least once every 12 months. This requirement, introduced by the Small Business, Enterprise & Employment Act 2015, replaced the old annual return. It is a criminal offence not to file a confirmation statement (even for a dormant company) within 14 days of the end of the relevant review period.
The Guidance Notes – Confirmation Statement explain what a confirmation statement is, when it is due, what information it must contain, and the practical steps to take before filing, such as checking and updating company records. They also outline the key changes made by the Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
This section also lists the Companies House confirmation statement form (CS01). Further information and the latest version of the form can be obtained from the Companies House website.
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