Companies House fees from 1 February 2026 explained

What changed

Companies House reviewed its fees and new fees took effect on 1 February 2026. The main online (digital) fees for companies are:

• Incorporation: £100 (previously £50)
• Confirmation statement: £50 (previously £34)
• Change of company name: £20 – unchanged – or £85 for a same-day change
• Voluntary strike-off (DS01): £13 (previously £33)
• Administrative restoration: £341 (previously £468)
• LLP registration: £100

Paper filings generally cost more than online filings, so filing online is usually the cheapest option.

Why the fees changed

Companies House said the new fees reflect its increased costs, particularly the cost of putting the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) into practice. That Act gave Companies House new duties and powers, including:

• identity verification for directors and people with significant control (PSCs)
• powers to query, reject and remove information that looks false or misleading
• tougher rules on registered office addresses
• more checks to tackle economic crime

Some fees went down after a review of operating costs, such as strike-off and restoration.

What it means for new companies

If you are forming a company, the government fee is now £100 if you file online. When comparing formation agents, check whether the price you see includes the Companies House fee. All Form My Company formation packages include the £100 fee.

New companies also need:

• identity verification for every director and PSC (since 18 November 2025)
• a registered email address
• an appropriate registered office address, not a PO box

What it means for existing companies

Every company must file a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months. The fee is now £50 online, paid once a year with the statement, even if nothing has changed.

If you are a director or PSC of a company formed before 18 November 2025, you must also verify your identity. Existing directors and PSCs verify when the company files its next confirmation statement, during a 12-month transition period ending around 18 November 2026.

Budgeting for Companies House costs

A small company will typically pay Companies House:

1. £100 to register (once)
2. £50 per year for the confirmation statement
3. extra fees only when it makes certain changes, such as a name change

Other filings may have their own fees, so check the current Companies House fee list before you file. Costs such as an accountant, a registered office service or bookkeeping are separate.

A quick example

Imagine you form a company in March 2026 and keep it running for three years without changing its name. Your Companies House costs would be the £100 incorporation fee, then £50 each year for the confirmation statement – £250 in total over three years. If you then close the company by voluntary strike-off, add £13. Accountancy, tax and address services would be on top of this.

Do the new fees apply to LLPs?

Yes. Limited liability partnerships pay Companies House fees too. Registering an LLP online costs £100, and LLPs must also file a confirmation statement every year. If you are thinking of forming an LLP, see our Limited Liability Partnership formation service.

Penalties are separate

Late filing penalties for accounts are not the same as filing fees and were not part of this change. Missing a deadline can be much more costly than the fee itself, so keep track of your filing dates.

How to keep costs down

• File online rather than on paper.
• Diarise your confirmation statement and accounts deadlines.
• Check your details before filing, so you do not need to correct them later.
• Close companies you no longer use with a voluntary strike-off (£13 online), instead of leaving them on the register.

How Form My Company can help

All our formation packages, from the Digital Package at £290, include the £100 Companies House fee and VAT, with no hidden fees. As a Companies House ACSP, we also verify your identity for you, remotely, as part of your order. Our Confirmation Statement service (£190) prepares and files your annual statement, and our Company Dissolution service (£180) closes a company properly.

Frequently asked questions