Confirmation statement changes
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act has introduced important changes to the confirmation statement. If you do not file your confirmation statement on time, you may receive a financial penalty.
Every company, including dormant and non-trading companies, must file a confirmation statement at least once every year. It confirms the information we hold about the company is up to date.
Companies must file a confirmation statement even if there have not been any changes during the review period.
Registered email address
Under the act, all companies need to provide a registered email address. Companies House will use this email address to communicate with the company – it will not be available to the public.
New companies need to give a registered email address when they incorporate, from 4 March 2024.
Existing companies need to give a registered email address when they file their next confirmation statement, with a statement date from 5 March 2024 onwards.
Statement to confirm the company is lawful
All companies need to confirm that the intended future activities of the company will be lawful.
You need to confirm this every year on the confirmation statement. You will not be able to file a confirmation statement without this statement.
This applies to all confirmation statements with a statement date from 5 March 2024 onwards.
Enforcement and sanctions
If you do not file your confirmation statement on time, you may receive a financial penalty. Read our enforcement guidance for more information.