Tax year: 2026/27 | Last reviewed: 2 October 2026
Companies House increased most of its fees on 1 February 2026, the second rise in under two years after the large increase in May 2024. The extra income funds its new powers under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, including identity verification and stronger checks on the register.
Main Companies House fees from 1 February 2026
| Filing | Previous fee | Fee from 1 Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Incorporation (digital) | £50 | £100 |
| Incorporation (paper) | £71 | £124 |
| Confirmation statement (digital) | £34 | £50 |
| Confirmation statement (paper) | £62 | £110 |
| Change of name, same day (digital) | £83 | £85 |
| Voluntary strike off (digital) | £33 | £13 |
| Registration of a charge (digital) | £15 | £14 |
| Administrative restoration | £468 | £341 |
| LLP incorporation (digital) | £50 | £100 |
Some fees have fallen, including voluntary strike off. Filing digitally is significantly cheaper than paper in almost every case. Always check GOV.UK for the full current list before filing.
The confirmation statement
Every company must file a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months, confirming its registered office, officers, people with significant control, shareholders and SIC codes. Since March 2024 it also has to include a registered email address and confirm the company’s future activities are lawful. The fee is payable once per year, however many statements you file.
Missing it is a criminal offence for the company and directors, and Companies House can strike the company off the register.
Identity verification
From 18 November 2025, all new and existing directors and people with significant control must verify their identity with Companies House, either directly through GOV.UK One Login or through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider such as Digivolve. Existing directors confirm their verification with their next confirmation statement. Read our director identity verification guide or use our ID verification service.
Other changes to know about
- Every company must have an appropriate registered office address. PO boxes are not allowed. See our registered office address service.
- Companies House has more power to query and reject information and to remove false details.
- Filing of company accounts will move to software-only filing, and small companies will need to file a profit and loss account in future, under phased reforms.
Are the fees tax-deductible?
Yes. Companies House filing fees are an allowable business expense for corporation tax.
FAQs
How much is a confirmation statement in 2026?
£50 if filed online, £110 on paper.
How much does it cost to set up a limited company?
The Companies House fee is £100 to incorporate online from 1 February 2026.
Can my accountant file for me?
Yes. Many clients use our company secretarial service so filings are never missed.
Talk it through with Digivolve
We file confirmation statements and company changes for clients, and handle director identity verification as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider.
This article is general information based on the rules for the 2026/27 tax year as at October 2026. It is not personal tax advice. Rates and thresholds can change, so please speak to us before acting.