{"id":3943,"date":"2026-01-27T15:35:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T15:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/?p=3943"},"modified":"2026-01-28T14:59:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T14:59:28","slug":"confirmation-statement-late-filing-penalty-what-every-uk-business-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/uk\/confirmation-statement-late-filing-penalty-what-every-uk-business-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Confirmation Statement Late Filing Penalty: What Every UK Business Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3945\" src=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Confirmation-Statement-Late-Filing-Penalty-15-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Confirmation Statement Late Filing Penalty\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Confirmation-Statement-Late-Filing-Penalty-15-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Confirmation-Statement-Late-Filing-Penalty-15-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Confirmation-Statement-Late-Filing-Penalty-15-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Confirmation-Statement-Late-Filing-Penalty-15.webp 1151w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"rtoc-mokuji-wrapper\" class=\"rtoc-mokuji-content frame4 preset5 animation-fade rtoc_close default\" data-id=\"3943\" data-theme=\"Blocksy Child\">\n\t\t\t<div id=\"rtoc-mokuji-title\" class=\" rtoc_left\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"rtoc_open_close rtoc_close\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Table of Contents<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><ol class=\"rtoc-mokuji decimal_ol level-1\"><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-1\">We offer Company Confirmation Statement filing for just \u00a311.99 : <a href=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/confirmation-statement-filing-service.php\">Place Your Order Now<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-2\"><b>Why the Confirmation Statement matters<\/b><\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-3\"><b>When should companies file confirmation statements?<\/b><\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-4\"><b>What are the consequences of filing a confirmation statement late?<\/b><\/a><ul class=\"rtoc-mokuji mokuji_ul level-2\"><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-5\"><b>Financial penalties<\/b><\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-6\"><b>Criminal offense<\/b><\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-7\"><b>Reputational damage<\/b><\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-8\"><b>Company struck off<\/b><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-9\"><b>How can a company avoid the late filing of its confirmation statement?<\/b><\/a><ul class=\"rtoc-mokuji mokuji_ul level-2\"><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-10\"><b>Record your date of the confirming statement.<\/b><\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-11\"><b>Take email reminders of Companies House.<\/b><\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-12\"><b>File early: You do not have to wait!<\/b><\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-13\"><b>Make sure you maintain your company records on a monthly basis.<\/b><\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-14\"><b>Use a company formation agent or an accountant.<\/b><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol><\/div><h2 id=\"rtoc-1\" >We offer Company Confirmation Statement filing for just \u00a311.99 : <a href=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/confirmation-statement-filing-service.php\">Place Your Order Now<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important things post <a href=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/uk-company-formation.php\">company registration<\/a> is maintaining compliance with Companies House and Her Majesty&#8217;s Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC). After registration, directors are responsible for ensuring the company&#8217;s statutory records are filed with Companies House on time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it is not unusual for some companies to miss the deadline, especially for confirmation statements. There is no automatic financial penalty for filing a confirmation statement late; failing to file it at all is a criminal offense that can lead to significant penalties of up to \u00a35,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your confirmation statement is late, you must file it with Companies House regardless of how late it is. This article will explore everything about the confirmation statement and the consequences of late filing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/uk-company-formation.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3957\" src=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Register-a-limited-company-for-just-93.99.png\" alt=\"Register a limited company for just \u00a393.99\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Register-a-limited-company-for-just-93.99.png 728w, https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Register-a-limited-company-for-just-93.99-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-2\" ><b>Why the Confirmation Statement matters<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Confirmation Statement states that the data on the public register is correct, and it contains:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shareholders<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/virtual-offices.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registered office address<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Persons with Significant Control (PSC)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIC code<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capital structure<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the absence of this update, Companies House is not able to ascertain that the company is legitimate and transparent. That is why they take late filing seriously, even without imposing a monetary penalty.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-3\" ><b>When should companies file confirmation statements?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirmation statements must be filed annually; however, dates may vary from one company to another. The deadline for filing confirmation statements will depend on when the company was incorporated with Companies House.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your company were incorporated on 28 November 2024, the deadline for your company&#8217;s first confirmation statement would be <\/span><b>12 December 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The first 12-month review period will end on <\/span><b>28 November 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The filing window is an additional 14 days after the end of the review period, bringing it to 12 December 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your company knows its deadline to submit confirmation statements, it must ensure the records are filed not later than 14 days after the statement date. Rather than waiting for the review period, companies may choose to file a confirmation statement earlier on any changes to the company. This will ensure the company is compliant with Companies House and avoid penalties and legal actions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/uk-company-formation.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3957\" src=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Register-a-limited-company-for-just-93.99.png\" alt=\"Register a limited company for just \u00a393.99\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Register-a-limited-company-for-just-93.99.png 728w, https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Register-a-limited-company-for-just-93.99-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-4\" ><b>What are the consequences of filing a confirmation statement late?<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-5\" ><b>Financial penalties<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are no automatic fines or penalties set for late confirmation statements, it can lead to significant penalties of up to \u00a35,000. This may financially affect your company and damage its credit rating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late filing of confirmation statements may negatively affect your company\u2019s credit score, which makes it harder to secure loans or investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-6\" ><b>Criminal offense<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistent late filing of confirmation statements can lead to a criminal offense. Directors are responsible for submitting a confirmation statement, so consistently failing to file it on time may lead to legal actions being taken against the company director.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-7\" ><b>Reputational damage<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are consistently late in filing confirmation statements, it will be updated in the public register, which is accessible by customers, suppliers, business partners, and investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-8\" ><b>Company struck off<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you consistently fail to file confirmation statements and do not respond to Companies House notices, the company may be struck off. For Companies House to reach this decision, the company must not have responded to several notices and letters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-9\" ><b>How can a company avoid the late filing of its confirmation statement?<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-10\" ><b>Record your date of the confirming statement.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Familiar with your end date of the review period (Normally the incorporation date or the date of the last statement). The company has 14 days after the date to file. Put the date in your calendar and remind yourself of it several times.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-11\" ><b>Take email reminders of Companies House.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The free email confirmation statement and annual account deadline alerts are offered by Companies House.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that the reminders are received by at least 2 team members (director + admin\/secretary).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/uk-company-formation.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3957\" src=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Register-a-limited-company-for-just-93.99.png\" alt=\"Register a limited company for just \u00a393.99\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Register-a-limited-company-for-just-93.99.png 728w, https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Register-a-limited-company-for-just-93.99-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-12\" ><b>File early: You do not have to wait!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have a chance to present a Confirmation Statement at any point in time during the 12-month review period. A good number of firms opt to submit months beforehand to be on the safe side.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-13\" ><b>Make sure you maintain your company records on a monthly basis.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than making changes at the last minute, make sure PSC (People with Significant Control) changes are updated immediately they occur, shareholder changes are shared promptly, and addresses and officer information are maintained. This speeds up the filing process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rtoc-14\" ><b>Use a company formation agent or an accountant.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are capable of monitoring deadlines on your behalf, submitting forms on your behalf, sending reminders, and checking up on details. This will decrease the risk of inadvertent late filing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although you are not penalized with any monetary consequence for submitting your Confirmation Statement late, the repercussions can be significant. Risk of director prosecution, increased risk of strike-off, and loss of bank, investor, and partner trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Confirmation Statement is easy&#8211;and one of the simplest ways to keep your business in the clear and safe is to ensure you file it in time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/\">Icon Offices<\/a> offers <a href=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/confirmation-statement-filing-service.php\">confirmation statement filing<\/a> services for just \u00a311.99. This is the best time for companies to file their confirmation statement before the fee hikes on February 1, 2026, due to Companies House price changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, contact us at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@iconoffices.co.uk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@iconoffices.co.uk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents We offer Company Confirmation Statement filing for just \u00a311.99 : Place Your Order NowWhy the Confirmation Statement mattersWhen should companies file confirmation statements?What are the consequences of filing a confirmation statement late?Financial penaltiesCriminal offenseReputational damageCompany struck offHow can a company avoid the late filing of its confirmation statement?Record your date of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3945,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3943","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uk"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3943","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3943"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3943\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3965,"href":"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3943\/revisions\/3965"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3945"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3943"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3943"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3943"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}