Quick answer
Every UK company must file a confirmation statement with Companies House at least once every 12 months, within 14 days after its review period ends, even if nothing has changed. It costs £50 online or £110 on paper form CS01. Since identity verification became a legal requirement on 18 November 2025, the statement must include a Companies House personal code for every director.
What is a confirmation statement?
GOV.UK says every company, including dormant and non-trading companies, must file a confirmation statement at least once every year. It confirms that the information Companies House holds about your company is up to date, and you also state that the company's intended future activities are lawful. You must file even if nothing has changed.
When is it due?
The review period ends 12 months after the date your company was incorporated, for your first statement, or 12 months after the confirmation statement date on your last one. You can file up to 14 days after the review period ends. You can check your deadline on the Companies House register. If you file early, you choose a new confirmation statement date. GOV.UK warns that you can be fined up to £5,000 and your company may be struck off if you do not file.
How much does it cost?
GOV.UK's guidance lists:
- £50 to file online
- £110 to file a paper form CS01 by post
The fee is linked to a 12-month payment period that starts on the date of incorporation and cannot be changed. You pay with the first confirmation statement in each payment period, and further statements in the same period carry no extra fee.
What must be updated before you file?
Before confirming your records, you must tell Companies House about any changes to:
- directors and secretary
- people with significant control (PSCs)
- registered office address
- registered email address
An additional information section covers changes to your SIC code, statement of capital, shareholders and similar details. Your registered email address is not published.
How do directors in Pakistan verify their identity?
Companies House will not accept the confirmation statement until every director has verified their identity. On your next statement you provide each director's personal code and confirm that each director has verified.
GOV.UK sets out two routes:
- the free "Verify your identity for Companies House" service, using GOV.UK One Login with an app, online security questions or a participating Post Office
- an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), such as an accountant, who can verify you from any country, provided they are registered with Companies House and a UK anti-money laundering supervisor, and who may charge a fee
PSCs must also provide their personal code, during their own 14-day period, through the PSC identity verification service. Only share your code with people you trust.
Want help with your UK filings?
For founders in Pakistan who own a UK company, all UK work, including formation, VAT, bookkeeping and year-end accounts, is handled by our partner accountancy firm AccoTax. Start with our UK company formation service, read our guide to UK registered office rules, or book a free tour of TheWing.pk in DHA Phase 2 to talk it through.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to file if my UK company is dormant?
Yes. GOV.UK says every company, including dormant and non-trading companies, must file a confirmation statement at least once every year.
What is the confirmation statement fee in 2026?
£50 online or £110 on paper form CS01, paid with the first statement in each 12-month payment period.
What happens if I file late?
You can be fined up to £5,000 and Companies House may strike the company off the register.
Can I file before all directors have verified their identity?
No. Companies House will not accept the confirmation statement until every director has verified and their personal codes are provided.
Can someone in Pakistan verify through an agent?
Yes. An ACSP can verify your identity from any country, but must be registered with Companies House and a UK anti-money laundering supervisory body.
