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Companies House Q&A

Filing, deadlines, registered offices and the changes brought in by recent legislation.

Written and reviewed by Waqas Sagar Member of ICAEW, Fellow of ACCA, Fellow of AAT, a double graduate and entrepreneur at heart, helping startups grow and serving thousands of businesses nationwide with an excellent team. Published by LimitedCompany.Accountants, 12 London Road, Morden, London SM4 5BQ. Reviewed 12 September 2026 against 2026/27 UK rates and current Companies House and HMRC guidance.

What this means for your company

Filing, deadlines, registered offices and the changes brought in by recent legislation. These answers reflect the 2026/27 UK position for owner-managed limited companies. Where the right answer depends on your records, we say so rather than guessing.

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What is the confirmation statement fee?

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How quickly must changes be reported?

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What is an appropriate registered office address?

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What happens if the company is struck off with assets?

Answers

What is the confirmation statement fee?, £34 filed online, payable once in each twelve-month payment period.

How quickly must changes be reported?, Most changes, including director appointments and resignations and PSC changes, must be filed within 14 days.

What is an appropriate registered office address?, An address where documents can be delivered and acknowledged. A PO box alone is no longer acceptable.

What happens if the company is struck off with assets?, Assets, including bank balances, pass to the Crown as bona vacantia. Restoration is possible but slow and expensive.

Do directors need identity verification?, Yes. Identity verification for directors and people with significant control has been introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.

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Thresholds, rates and deadlines quoted here reflect the 2026/27 UK position. Check current GOV.UK guidance, or ask us, before you rely on them for your own company.

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Frequently asked

Companies House Q&A: questions directors ask

What is the confirmation statement fee?

£34 filed online, payable once in each twelve-month payment period.

How quickly must changes be reported?

Most changes, including director appointments and resignations and PSC changes, must be filed within 14 days.

What is an appropriate registered office address?

An address where documents can be delivered and acknowledged. A PO box alone is no longer acceptable.

What happens if the company is struck off with assets?

Assets, including bank balances, pass to the Crown as bona vacantia. Restoration is possible but slow and expensive.

Do directors need identity verification?

Yes. Identity verification for directors and people with significant control has been introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.

What records are needed for companies house q&a?

Keep bank statements, sales and platform reports, purchase invoices, payroll records, VAT workings, finance agreements and Companies House correspondence. We confirm the exact list at onboarding and identify gaps before a filing deadline becomes urgent.

How much does help with companies house q&a cost?

The fee depends on transaction volume, record quality, VAT and payroll requirements, historic catch-up and the level of reporting needed. We agree a fixed scope and price before technical work starts, with published packages available on our fees page.

Can you take over companies house q&a from another accountant?

Yes. We request professional clearance, collect the prior records and authorities, check the next Companies House and HMRC deadlines, and give you one clear handover list. The process is normally completed remotely.

Can companies house q&a be handled online?

Yes. We work through secure cloud records, scheduled reviews and digital approvals, while keeping a named team available by phone, video call and email. Clients can also visit our Morden office by appointment.

Which accounting software works best for companies house q&a?

We regularly work with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage and connected sales or expense apps. The right setup depends on transaction volume, integrations and the reports you need, not simply the software brand.

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