What is a confirmation statement and why does it matter?
A confirmation statement is an annual filing every UK limited company must submit to Companies House. It confirms that your company's details on the public register are correct. It isn't optional - fail to file and Companies House will begin the process of striking your company off the register. Mint's preparation and filing of your confirmation statement is included in your MCC subscription. The £50 Companies House government fee is passed on to you at cost.
Do I need ICO registration for my company?
Almost certainly yes. If your company collects, stores, or processes any personal data - customer contact details, email addresses, employee records - ICO registration is a legal requirement under UK GDPR. The annual fee ranges from £52 to £3,763 depending on your organisation's size and turnover. MCC handles the renewal automatically each year.
Can I take out MCC even if I didn't form my company through Mint?
Yes. MCC is available to any UK limited company director, regardless of where your company was formed. Get in touch with our team and we'll review your current filing position, bring everything up to date if needed, and take over your compliance management from there.
How does the half-price Companies House filing work?
Any ad hoc Companies House filing - director appointment or resignation, registered address change, share allotment - is handled for MCC clients at 50% of our standard rate. There's nothing to set up; the discount applies automatically whenever you need a filing done.
When does Mint Compliance Cover start?
MCC begins as soon as your subscription is active. We log your deadlines from day one - so there is no gap between signing up and your compliance being actively managed.
What is corporate hijack protection?
Company hijacking is a growing form of fraud where criminals file false documents at Companies House to take control of your business, changing directors, redirecting mail, or transferring ownership without your knowledge. As an MCC client, your Companies House record is monitored continuously. If any suspicious or unauthorised change is detected, we alert you immediately so you can challenge it before any damage is done.
What happens if I miss my confirmation statement deadline?
Companies House begins the process of striking your company off the register. A struck-off company loses all its assets - which pass to the Crown - and restoring it requires a formal application that is slow and expensive. With MCC, your confirmation statement is filed before it's ever at risk.
What happens if my ICO registration lapses?
Operating without a current ICO registration is a criminal offence. The Information Commissioner has powers to issue substantial fines and enforcement notices. MCC tracks your renewal date and handles it before it lapses - so you're always compliant, without having to think about it.
What happens if I want to cancel MCC?
You can cancel MCC at any time. Your compliance cover remains active until the end of your current annual subscription period. There are no cancellation fees and no long-term commitment - MCC renews annually and you are in control.
Can a non-UK resident be a director of a UK company?
Yes - there is no requirement for a director to be a UK resident or citizen. Non-UK residents can be appointed as directors of a UK limited company and are subject to the same legal obligations as UK-based directors.
How do I get written confirmation of filings?
Every time we act on your behalf - whether filing your confirmation statement, renewing your ICO registration, or handling an ad hoc CH filing - we send you written confirmation by email. You always know exactly what has been filed and when.
I already have a company - can I still get MCC?
Yes. If you already have a company and want Mint to take over its compliance management, get in touch with our team directly. We'll review your current filing position and get you set up on MCC straight away.
