FILING AN ANNUAL CONFIRMATION STATEMENT ✅ CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LAW ✅ SERVICES

Lawyer's actions:

Consulting with the client regarding the deadlines for filing CS01 and the legal consequences of late reporting.
Obtaining access to Companies House or checking for up-to-date access.
Checking current records at Companies House.
Gathering up-to-date information on changes in the company (if necessary).

Lawyer's actions:

Preparation of a draft Confirmation Statement based on the data provided by the client.
Verification of the correctness of the indicated structural changes in accordance with legal norms.
Preparation of registers of participants and directors (if necessary).
Coordination of the final version of the report with the client and obtaining written confirmation for submission.

Lawyer's actions:

Upload the approved Confirmation Statement to the Companies House system.
Monitoring the successful registration of the document in the registry.
Notifying the client of the fact of submission and saving a copy of the submitted report.
Providing recommendations on the next reporting date and possible further actions.

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Filing an annual Confirmation Statement

Submission of the Confirmation Statement in the United Kingdom is a mandatory annual procedure for all companies registered in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is a short form that confirms the validity of key information about the company in the Companies House registers. Even if there have been no changes in the company, it is necessary to submit a Confirmation Statement to avoid penalties and maintain the status of an active company.
Legal support for the submission of this report allows you to confidently go through the procedure without worrying about deadlines or possible errors in the data entered, which could lead to the company being blocked or removed from the register.

What data does the annual report for a company in the UK include?

The main purpose of the Confirmation Statement is to verify and confirm the company data contained in Companies House. The annual reporting for a company in the UK includes the following information:

Information about directors and secretaries. The list of directors and (if any) secretaries of the company with current contact details is confirmed.
Data on shareholders and capital structure. The number of shares issued, the type of shares and their distribution among shareholders are recorded.
Information about PSC (Persons with Significant Control). That is, persons who actually control the company (for example, through ownership of more than 25% of shares).
Legal and actual address. The registered address of the company and the address for receiving correspondence are confirmed.

Even if there have been no changes in the company, a Confirmation Statement is required to certify that the information remains current. Failure to meet the submission deadlines may result in financial penalties and the risk of the company being removed from the register.

Stages of support for the preparation of the Confirmation Statement

A lawyer's assistance with the Confirmation Statement consists of several key steps to ensure timely and accurate reporting:

Analysis of corporate data. Checking the latest submitted documents, minutes, registers of members and directors to ensure they are up to date.
Preparation of the Confirmation Statement. Completion of form CS01 (or another form, depending on the type of company), entry of the necessary data and preparation of the confirmation for submission.
Submission to Companies House. Submission of reports online or via API, status monitoring and receipt of confirmation of acceptance.
Updating internal corporate documentation. If there have been changes, preparing and updating minutes, resolutions, registers to synchronise with Companies House data.

Such legal support helps to avoid errors in the report, which often lead to refusals to accept the Confirmation Statement or fines.

Features of submitting a Confirmation Statement for companies with foreign owners

Clarification of PSC status. Foreign shareholders or beneficiaries often fall under the control criteria (PSC), so data about them must be entered and confirmed in a timely manner.

Verification of corporate structure compliance. Foreign ownership structures sometimes require additional documents for transparency.

Control of tax aspects. Untimely or incorrect reporting may provoke inquiries from HMRC, so it is important to comply with disclosure rules.

How do we help with the submission of the annual Confirmation Statement?

Consultant offers full support for the submission of the Confirmation Statement in the UK, which includes checking the validity of all corporate documents, making the necessary changes to the details of directors, shareholders and PSCs before submission, preparing and correctly completing the CS01 form in accordance with Companies House requirements, as well as directly submitting this form and obtaining official confirmation. After submission, we also update the company's internal corporate registers so that they fully correspond to the information specified in the report. This comprehensive approach allows business owners to be confident that there are no violations and that the company fulfils all its obligations to the British registrar in a timely and problem-free manner.

Frequently asked questions about completing the Confirmation Statement

Question

How often do I need to submit a Confirmation Statement?

Answer

The Confirmation Statement must be submitted at least once a year, within 14 days of the due date set by Companies House. If necessary, you can submit it more often if you want to update your company's details.

Question

Is a Confirmation Statement required if the company has not yet conducted any activities in the UK and has no income?

Answer

Yes, it is required. The submission of a Confirmation Statement is mandatory for all companies registered in the UK, even if they have not yet started operations and have no turnover. This confirms the validity of the data.

Question

What happens if the deadline for submitting a Confirmation Statement is missed?

Answer

If you fail to submit a Confirmation Statement on time, Companies House may impose fines and eventually even initiate proceedings to strike off the company. The director may also be held personally liable for failure to fulfil their duties.

Conclusion

Filing an annual Confirmation Statement for a company in the UK is more than a formal requirement. It is a guarantee of legal and stable business operations, its transparency and attractiveness for partners. Thanks to the professional support of the Consultant, your Confirmation Statement will be filed on time and without risks for the company, which will allow you to focus on business development.