--- title: "Confirmation Statement Filing | Luminaire Accounts" description: "Keep your company compliant with a correctly filed Confirmation Statement. We check your details, prepare the CS01 and submit it on time to Companies House." canonical: "https://hlsaccounting.co.uk/services/confirmation-statement-filing" --- Company Secretarial Services # Confirmation Statement Filing We file your confirmation statement on time, every time, so you stay compliant with Companies House and avoid penalties. Tailored for small businesses and sole traders across Cardiff and South Wales who need their annual filings handled without the stress. [Book a free consultation](https://calendly.com/hlsaccounting/new-client-meeting) 10 Years in practice £5k Maximum penalty avoided 14 Days to file ![Business administrator at a desk reviewing compliance paperwork beside a laptop in a clean office, photographed in a calm, minimal realistic style.](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fbusiness_admin_compliance_filing_realistic_studio.jpg%3Fv%3D1773064203483&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_DEc4fGhEc1SCRZZutzoEsRuDy1CJ) ## Company secretarial support Beyond your annual confirmation statement, we help keep your company records accurate and your Companies House filings up to date throughout the year. ### Director and shareholder changes Updating appointments, resignations and share transfers with Companies House as they happen. ### Registered office updates Filing address changes for your registered office or service address quickly and correctly. ### PSC register maintenance Keeping your people with significant control register accurate and compliant with current rules. ## How we keep your company in good standing Every limited company and LLP in the UK must file a confirmation statement at least once a year. It confirms that Companies House holds the right information about your directors, shareholders, registered office and activities. Miss the deadline and you risk fines up to £5,000, or worse, having your company struck off the register. We take care of the entire process for you. We check your details beforehand, file form CS01 online within the 14-day window, and make sure everything is accurate and compliant. You get peace of mind and a receipt confirming your company is in good standing. > Filing on time protects your company from penalties and keeps your good name with Companies House. More information ### What happens during filing We review your current company information, including directors, people with significant control, your registered office address, SIC codes and share capital. If anything needs updating separately, we handle that first. Then we complete the online filing, pay the £50 fee on your behalf, and send you confirmation once it is done. The whole process takes around 15 minutes online, but we build in time to check everything thoroughly. Most of our clients are small businesses in Cardiff, Barry, Penarth and across the Vale who simply want their annual filings sorted without having to remember dates or dig out authentication codes. Whether you are a salon owner in Whitchurch, a tradesperson in Pontypridd, or running a retail shop in the city centre, we make sure this legal requirement does not become a last-minute panic. ### Keeping track of what is due Your first confirmation statement is due 12 months after you incorporate. After that, it is an annual task. We set reminders well in advance and reach out before your deadline, so nothing slips through the cracks. If your company details change during the year, we update those separately and then reflect them in your next statement. You do not need to worry about monitoring your Companies House account or setting up email alerts. That is our job. Confirmation statements replaced the old annual return a few years back, and recent updates mean directors now need personal verification codes for online filing. It is one more layer of admin that can trip people up if they are doing it themselves. We stay on top of the rules so you do not have to. ### Ready to stay compliant? Book a free consultation and we'll explain exactly how we keep your filings on track all year round. [Book a free consultation](https://calendly.com/hlsaccounting/new-client-meeting) ### While you are here - [Company Dissolution & Striking Off](/services/company-dissolution-and-striking-off)→ - [Company Name Change](/services/company-name-change)→ - [Share Allotment & Transfer Services](/services/share-allotment-and-transfer-services)→ ## You might also need Company Secretarial Services ### Director Appointment & Resignation Filings We prepare and submit Companies House director appointment or resignation forms, confirm dates and details, and keep your company record accurate and up to date. [Director Appointment & Resignation Filings→](/services/director-appointment-and-resignation-filings) Company Secretarial Services ### Registered Office Address Service Use a Cardiff registered office address for your company. Official Companies House and HMRC post is received, logged and forwarded so your home address stays private. [Registered Office Address Service→](/services/registered-office-address-service) ## Before you book Here are the questions we hear most often about confirmation statement filing for Cardiff businesses. When is my confirmation statement due? Your first statement is due 12 months after incorporation, then annually after that. You must file within 14 days of your review period end date. We track the deadline for you and remind you well in advance. What happens if I file late? Late filing can result in fines up to £5,000 for the company and potential personal penalties for directors. Persistent late filing can lead to your company being struck off the register. We make sure that does not happen. Can I file it myself? Yes, but you will need a Companies House account, your company authentication code, and director personal verification codes. Filing online costs £50, or £110 by post. Most of our clients prefer us to handle it so they know it is done right and on time. What if my company details have changed? Major changes like new directors, a registered office move, or PSC updates should be filed separately before your confirmation statement. We handle those updates for you and then reflect them in your annual filing. Do I need to file if nothing has changed? Yes. Even if your company is dormant or nothing has changed all year, you still must file a confirmation statement to confirm the information on record is accurate. How much does your service cost? Our fees are straightforward and include the £50 Companies House filing fee. We will give you an exact quote during your free consultation based on your company setup. Do you work with businesses outside Cardiff? Absolutely. While we are based in Cardiff, we support small businesses and sole traders right across South Wales, from Newport to Swansea and everywhere in between. What do I need to provide? Just your company number and confirmation that your current details are correct. If you do not have your authentication code or director verification codes, we can help you retrieve them. ## Let's keep your company compliant Book a free consultation and we'll make sure your confirmation statement is filed on time, with no fuss and no penalties. [Book a free consultation](https://calendly.com/hlsaccounting/new-client-meeting)