Every fee Companies House charges — incorporation, confirmation statements, late filing penalties, and more. Updated for 2026.
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Here is every fee Companies House charges, updated for 2026.
Company Formation
| Method | Fee | Processing Time |
| Online (Web Incorporation) | £12 | Usually 24 hours |
| Paper (IN01) | £40 | 8-10 days |
| Same-day service | £30 | Same day (if submitted by 3pm) |
Annual Filings
| Filing | Online | Paper |
| Confirmation statement (CS01) | £34 | £62 |
| Annual accounts | Free | Free |
| Change of registered office (AD01) | Free | Free |
| Change of director (AP01/TM01) | Free | Free |
Late Filing Penalties
| How Late | Penalty |
| Up to 1 month | £150 |
| 1-3 months | £375 |
| 3-6 months | £750 |
| Over 6 months | £1,500 |
Penalties double for two consecutive late filings. See our compliance checklist to avoid them.
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