Confirmation statement filing service

Confirmation statement filing (previously known as annual return filing) is a mandatory annual requirement for all limited and LLP companies. An annual confirmation statement is a snapshot of the company on a given date each year, usually the incorporation date. We can file your annual confirmation statement at Companies House in the right way, ensuring complete compliance for your UK company.

An annual confirmation statement filing confirms the following information:

• Information about the company’s directors
• Information about the company’s secretary (if appointed)
• The company’s registered office address
• The company’s core business activities (SIC codes)
• Details of any shareholders
• Issue of shares
• Person(s) of significant control (PSC)

What’s included in our confirmation statement filing service?

At Mint Formations, we can handle the entire confirmation statement filing process on your behalf. We will:

• Prepare your annual confirmation statement
• Fill in your confirmation statement form
• File your confirmation statement to Companies House
• Ensure your company’s confirmation statement is filed in accordance with all UK regulations.

What is a confirmation statement?

When you register a company, you will need to file a document called a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months. Delivered to Companies House, it confirms the registered details of a company on a certain date. It is important not to confuse the confirmation statement with your annual accounts; the accounts outline the financial figures, while a confirmation statement outlines information about the company and its directors. Companies House will list the date to which the statement should be made up to along with the date it must be filed.

What is submitted in the confirmation statement?

Your confirmation statement will outline various details about your company, including its registered address, trade, directors, secretaries, shares, shareholders and persons of significant control.

What is the PSC register?

Companies are required to disclose any persons of significant control (PSCs) within the company at the requested date. A PSC is anyone who directly owns or indirectly controls a company — for example, who owns more than 25% of the share capital and/or voting rights. This is usually straightforward in a small owner-managed company but can be more complex where shares are held in trust or there are a number of shareholders that may be connected as family members.

How do I file a confirmation statement?

You can file yourself using the online form or we can handle your annual statement filing. Many companies find it difficult to file it themselves and there is also a possibility of it getting rejected by Companies House, which can delay the process.

We have a dedicated team of accountants who can handle your annual returns filing for you, so you can focus on your business while leaving the admin to the experts.

Can I make changes to my company’s details during filing?

Yes, you can make any changes to your company’s SIC codes, transfer or issue of shares, or address during your confirmation statement. We can also handle issue of shares or transfer of shares at any time as a separate service.

Can you file dormant company accounts along with my confirmation statement?

Yes, we can handle dormant company accounts, including its annual confirmation filing, for just £79 +VAT.

What happens if a confirmation statement is late?

If your confirmation statement is overdue, Companies House may take steps to forcibly dissolve the company, which can also adversely affect your company's credit rating. If you opt for our confirmation statement filing service, we’ll file your statement accurately, ensuring it’s not rejected and that you avoid any overdue penalties.

Do you also offer accounting services?

Yes, we can offer complete accounting service for your limited company (which also includes confirmation statement filing) via our partner. Our senior accountants can file your tax returns, deal with Companies House and HMRC and offer ad-hoc accountancy advice at any time.