Confirmation Statement
A Confirmation Statement (formerly Annual Return) is a document that all UK companies must file at Companies House at least once every 12 months confirming that the information held about the company is up to date. It covers registered office address, directors, persons of significant control, shareholder information, and SIC codes. Failure to file is a criminal offence.
A Confirmation Statement (CS01) replaced the Annual Return in June 2016 and must be filed at Companies House at least once every 12 months (within 14 days of the end of the 12-month review period). It confirms that the information on the register is accurate as at the confirmation date, covering: registered office, directors and secretaries, persons of significant control (PSC), SIC codes, share capital, and shareholder details. Updating the statement is free; a £34 filing fee applies to the associated CS01 form. Failure to file is a criminal offence that can lead to the director's prosecution and the company's compulsory strike-off. Directors of struck-off companies who continue trading can be personally liable for company debts. The confirmation statement does not replace the obligation to notify Companies House of changes — changes must be notified promptly (often within 14 days) as they happen throughout the year.