What Is a Confirmation Statement?
A confirmation statement is an annual filing that every UK limited company and LLP must submit to Companies House. It confirms that the key information held on the public register - your registered office, directors, shareholders, people with significant control (PSCs), and SIC codes - is accurate and up to date.
The confirmation statement replaced the old annual return (form AR01) in June 2016. The purpose is the same: to give Companies House a verified snapshot of your company's details at a specific date. Since March 2024, companies must also confirm that their intended future activities are lawful as part of the filing.
Filing a confirmation statement is a legal requirement even if nothing about your company has changed during the review period. It is not the same as filing your annual accounts - both are separate obligations.