Confirmation statement
What it is
An annual filing (form CS01) that confirms your company's key details at Companies House are correct — directors, registered office, shareholders, PSCs and SIC codes. It must be filed at least once every 12 months.
Why it matters
It's a legal requirement even if nothing has changed and even if the company is dormant. The online fee is £34. Persistent non-filing can lead to strike-off.
Common mistake
Thinking 'nothing changed, so I don't need to file'. You still must confirm the details — silence is not filing.
Official source
GOV.UK — Confirmation statement ↗Disclaimer
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