I missed my confirmation statement deadline — what now?
Your confirmation statement confirms your company's details at Companies House at least once every 12 months. If the deadline has passed, the good news is there is no automatic financial penalty for a late confirmation statement — but ignoring it is serious, because Companies House can start action to strike your company off the register.
What usually happens
Your company's record is marked as overdue, and that status is public. If it stays unfiled, Companies House can begin compulsory strike-off — a notice is published in The Gazette, and the company can be dissolved. Directors of a struck-off company can also be held responsible, and the company's assets can pass to the Crown (bona vacantia).
What to check first
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Find your confirmation statement due date on the company's Companies House page.
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Check whether a strike-off notice has already been published against the company.
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Confirm your registered details (directors, PSCs, shareholders, SIC codes) are still correct.
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File the overdue statement and pay the £34 online fee as soon as possible.
Official sources
When to speak to a professional
If a strike-off notice has been published, if you're unsure what details changed, or if you'd rather not deal with Companies House yourself. We can file the statement and stop strike-off action.
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Disclaimer
General educational guidance only — not legal, tax, accounting, immigration, investment or financial advice. We don't guarantee the information is complete, current or suitable for your situation. Always check official sources (GOV.UK, Companies House, HMRC, the relevant professional body) and speak to a qualified professional before acting. Last reviewed: June 2026.