How to File Your UK Confirmation Statement (CS01) — 2026 Guide

How to File Your UK Confirmation Statement (CS01) — 2026 Guide

Every year, every UK Limited Company must file a Confirmation Statement (Form CS01) with Companies House. This is NOT a tax return; it is a "Snapshot" of your company's administrative details. For Arab entrepreneurs, this is often the most forgotten filing, but missing it can lead to your company being "struck off" (closed) by the government. In 2026, the process is fully digital and takes less than 5 minutes if your records are organized.

In this guide from Eteform.com, we explain what the CS01 is and how to file it correctly.

What is the Confirmation Statement?

The purpose is to confirm that the information Companies House holds about your company is still accurate. It includes:

• Registered Office Address: Where the company is legally located.
• Directors: Who is currently running the company.
• Shareholders: Who owns the company and how many shares they have.
• PSC Information: Who are the Persons with Significant Control.
• Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code: What kind of business you are doing.

The Strict Deadline

You must file a Confirmation Statement at least once every 12 months. You have a 14-day "grace period" after the anniversary of your incorporation to submit it.

How to File Your CS01 (How-To)

Step 1: Check Your Data

Log in to your Eteform dashboard or the Companies House portal. Review all the current details. Have you changed your address? Has a partner left?

Step 2: Update if Necessary

If details have changed, you must file the update forms (like AD01 for address or AP01 for directors) before or at the same time as the CS01.

Step 3: Pay the Government Fee

There is a small annual filing fee paid to Companies House. At Eteform, we include this fee in our CS01 Filing Service.

Table: CS01 vs. Annual Accounts vs. Tax Return

Conclusion: Keep Your Business in Good Standing

Filing your Confirmation Statement is the "health check" of your legal entity. By keeping it up to date, you maintain a professional public record that builds trust with banks, suppliers, and customers.

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Who is a "Person with Significant Control" (PSC)?

A person is usually a PSC if they meet one or more of these 5 conditions:

1. Ownership: Holds more than 25% of the company's shares.
2. Voting Rights: Holds more than 25% of the voting rights.
3. Board Power: Has the right to appoint or remove the majority of the board of directors.
4. Significant Influence: Has the right to exercise "significant influence or control" over the company.
5. Trust/Firm Control: Controls a trust or firm that would meet any of the above 4 conditions.

Strict Deadlines for PSC Updates

The rules around PSC are much stricter than other filings:

• 14 Days: To update your internal PSC register after a change.
• 14 Days: To notify Companies House after updating your internal register.

What Information is Public?

To prevent fraud and money laundering, some PSC information is visible to the public:

• Public: Name, month/year of birth, nationality, country of residence, and nature of control.
• Private: Day of birth and full home address (unless it's the same as the service address).

How to Manage Your PSC Status (How-To)

Step 1: Identify Potential PSCs

If you have partners or investors, calculate their total voting power. Eteform helps you with this analysis during Share Transfers.

Step 2: Send Notice

You must formally "ask" the person to confirm their details before adding them to the register. This protects the company from reporting errors.

Step 3: Digital Filing

We submit the PSC notification (Forms PSC01, PSC02, etc.) to Companies House on your behalf to ensure 100% compliance.

Table: Penalties for Non-Compliance in 2026

Conclusion: Transparency Leads to Trust

A transparent PSC register is a sign of a legitimate, global business. By complying with these rules, you open doors to the best international banking and payment systems.

Need to update your company's PSC information? Let Eteform Handle Your PSC Filings correctly.