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August 12, 2026
Can an Accountant File My Confirmation Statement?
Yes. An accountant can file a confirmation statement on behalf of a UK limited company, provided they have the necessary authority, information and access to make the filing.
Many businesses use accountants or company formation agents to handle Companies House filings, particularly where the accountant already manages the company's annual accounts, tax and compliance work.
Companies House also recognises Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs), also known as Companies House authorised agents. These can include accountants, solicitors and company formation agents.
A confirmation statement is a Companies House filing used to confirm that the information held about your company is accurate and up to date.
Every company, including dormant and non-trading companies, generally needs to file a confirmation statement at least once every 12 months, even when nothing has changed.
The filing can cover information such as:
Some other changes, including changes to directors, PSCs, the registered office or registered email address, generally need to be reported separately before the confirmation statement is filed.
Yes.
You do not necessarily have to personally submit your company's confirmation statement. An accountant or other suitable agent can handle the filing on your behalf.
This can be particularly convenient if your accountant already looks after your company's:
However, using an accountant does not mean directors can completely ignore the process. Directors remain responsible for ensuring that the company's legal obligations are met and that the information submitted is accurate.
The exact information depends on your company and how your accountant files.
They may need access to or confirmation of:
Companies House's online filing service requires the appropriate account details and company authentication code.
Identity verification is now particularly important.
Directors must verify their identity with Companies House and receive a unique Companies House personal code.
For current directors, the personal code must be provided as part of the company's next confirmation statement. If a company has several directors, the relevant code is required for each director.
Companies House states that it will not accept the company's confirmation statement until all directors have completed the required identity verification.
Yes.
Companies House specifically says that you can share your personal code with people you trust if they need to file on your behalf, giving an accountant or agent as an example.
Your personal code belongs to you rather than the company, so it should be treated as important personal information.
Only share it with someone you trust and who genuinely needs it for Companies House filings.
Potentially, yes — but there is an important requirement.
An accountant who wants to verify clients' identities for Companies House must be registered as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).
Companies House says an ACSP can be an accountant, solicitor or other suitable agent that meets the requirements, including relevant anti-money-laundering supervision.
Alternatively, you can verify your identity directly through the Companies House/GOV.UK process.
Once successfully verified, you receive your personal code.
Companies House is introducing tighter requirements around people and businesses filing on behalf of clients.
Current Companies House guidance explains that businesses will need to be registered as authorised agents to file on behalf of clients as these requirements are introduced.
If you want your accountant to handle Companies House filings, it is therefore sensible to ask whether they are registered as a Companies House authorised agent (ACSP) and whether they can submit confirmation statements on your behalf.
Yes. Having directors or shareholders living outside the UK does not prevent an accountant or suitable agent from handling the company's confirmation statement.
Companies House also states that identity verification through an authorised agent can be completed from any country, provided the agent meets the required Companies House authorisation requirements.
This can make using an accountant or company agent particularly convenient for overseas owners of UK limited companies.
Even if your accountant handles the submission, review your company's information beforehand.
Check:
If anything is incorrect, tell your accountant before they submit the confirmation statement.
Using an accountant does not transfer the company's legal responsibilities away from its directors.
Directors are responsible for ensuring that the company complies with its Companies House obligations.
For this reason, you should provide your accountant with accurate information and make sure they know about any changes to the company.
Do not assume your accountant automatically knows, for example, that:
Keeping your accountant informed helps ensure the information filed with Companies House remains accurate.
For a simple limited company with one director and a straightforward share structure, filing a confirmation statement yourself may be relatively easy.
Companies House provides an online filing service, and the current online annual confirmation statement fee is £50.
Using an accountant may be worthwhile if your company has:
An accountant may charge an additional professional fee for preparing and filing the statement.
Yes.
You are not required to use an accountant simply because your company has a confirmation statement due.
Companies House provides an online service for filing confirmation statements. You will need the appropriate filing credentials and must satisfy the current identity-verification requirements.
File a confirmation statement with Companies House
Yes. An accountant or suitable company agent can submit Companies House filings on behalf of clients.
Yes. Companies House says you may share your personal code with someone you trust who needs it to file on your behalf, such as an accountant.
Yes, if they are appropriately registered as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider and meet the Companies House requirements for verifying clients.
Yes. Even when an accountant handles the filing, directors should make sure the information provided is accurate and that the company's obligations are being met.
No. Many company owners file their own confirmation statements directly through Companies House.
Yes. Dormant companies still generally need confirmation statements, and an accountant or suitable agent can handle the filing.
So, can an accountant file your confirmation statement?
Yes. An accountant can handle the filing on behalf of your UK limited company, which can be useful if they already manage your accounts and Companies House compliance.
However, directors should still review the company's information and ensure it is correct. Under the current identity-verification system, directors must also complete the applicable verification requirements and provide their Companies House personal codes for the confirmation statement.
Whether you file yourself or use an accountant, the important thing is to ensure that the confirmation statement is accurate and submitted on time.
For current requirements, always check the latest official Companies House guidance.
Official Companies House confirmation statement guidance
