The confirmation statement: what founders must confirm
Every active UK company generally needs to submit a confirmation statement, even if nothing changed during the review period.
18 August 2026 · 5 min readWhat it confirms
The filing checks core public information including registered office, directors, PSCs, shareholders, share capital and SIC codes.
Changes may need separate filings
Some updates should be reported when they happen and cannot simply wait for the confirmation statement. Review the public record before preparing the submission.
The review period and deadline
The company must file within the applicable deadline after its review period. The exact due date should be checked directly against the company record.
Keep evidence
Retain the approved statement information, supporting company decisions and filing receipt with the company records.
This article provides general information, not legal, tax or accounting advice. Requirements and fees can change; confirm the current position for your circumstances before acting.