The confirmation statement includes details such as the company’s registered office address, the names and addresses of its directors and secretary (if applicable), its shareholders, and the nature of its business activities. It also includes information about any changes that have occurred since the last confirmation statement was filed, such as changes to the company’s officers, registered office address or shareholder details.
Update October 2026: since 4 March 2024, under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, every company must give Companies House a registered email address, keep an appropriate registered office address, and confirm on each confirmation statement that its intended future activities are lawful. Since 18 November 2025, directors and people with significant control must also verify their identity with Companies House, and existing directors are being asked to do so when the company files its next confirmation statement.
The purpose of the confirmation statement is to ensure that Companies House has up-to-date and accurate information about the company, which is important for maintaining the public record of companies registered in the UK.
Failure to file the confirmation statement on time can result in fines and penalties for the company and its officers.