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August 12, 2026
Can I Change Company Details on a Confirmation Statement?
Yes, some UK company details can be changed when you file a confirmation statement, but not everything can be updated this way.
A confirmation statement is primarily used to confirm that the information held by Companies House about your company is accurate. Certain details can be updated as part of the filing, while other changes must be reported separately using the appropriate Companies House service or form.
Understanding the difference can help you keep your company records accurate and compliant.
A confirmation statement is a filing that most UK companies must submit to Companies House at least once every 12 months.
It requires the company to review its registered information and confirm that the required details are correct.
You generally need to file a confirmation statement even if:
If something has changed, however, the way you report that change depends on the type of information involved.
Companies House allows certain information to be updated as part of the confirmation statement process.
Depending on your company, this can include:
These are some of the main areas that can be reviewed and updated when submitting a confirmation statement.
Yes.
Your Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code describes the nature of your company's business activities.
If your company has changed what it does, you can generally update its SIC code when filing the confirmation statement.
For example, a company may have originally provided consulting services but later moved into online retail. Its SIC codes should accurately reflect its current activities.
A company can use more than one SIC code where appropriate.
Certain shareholder information can be updated through the confirmation statement.
This can be particularly relevant if shares have been transferred during the review period.
However, remember that changing shareholder information on Companies House does not itself carry out a legal transfer of shares. The underlying share transfer and company records must be dealt with correctly.
Companies should maintain appropriate internal records, including their register of members where required.
Yes, where applicable.
Companies with share capital may need to provide an updated statement of capital as part of the confirmation statement.
This can include information about:
The information submitted should reflect the company's actual share structure.
Generally, no.
If your company's registered office address changes, you should report the new address separately to Companies House using the appropriate registered-office service or filing.
You should not wait until your next confirmation statement to report the change.
Once the registered office has been updated, the new information can then be reflected when you review your company's details for the confirmation statement.
No. Director appointments and resignations should generally be reported separately.
For example, if you:
you should use the relevant Companies House filing process.
Do not wait for the confirmation statement to report director changes.
Changes involving People with Significant Control (PSC) generally need to be reported through the appropriate PSC filing process rather than simply waiting for the confirmation statement.
PSC information is important because it identifies individuals or relevant legal entities that have significant ownership or control over a company.
Changes should therefore be reported within the applicable timeframe.
No.
Changing a limited company's registered name is a separate process.
Depending on the circumstances, a company name change may require a resolution and the appropriate Companies House filing.
Once Companies House has registered the change, the new company name will appear on the public register.
Companies House requires companies to maintain an appropriate registered email address.
If the registered email address changes, it can be updated using the relevant Companies House service.
The registered email address is used for communications from Companies House and is not displayed on the public register.
Before filing, search for your company on the Companies House register and carefully review its current information.
Check:
If you find incorrect information, determine whether it can be corrected through the confirmation statement or requires a separate filing.
Usually not.
A confirmation statement should not be treated as an annual opportunity to report every company change.
Many changes need to be reported to Companies House separately and within specific time limits.
For example, if your company appoints a new director, changes its registered office or changes its PSC information, you should deal with the relevant filing when the change happens rather than waiting months for the next confirmation statement.
You still generally need to file the confirmation statement.
If all your company's information is already accurate, you simply review the relevant details and confirm that they are correct.
The fact that nothing has changed does not normally remove the company's filing requirement.
Yes. An accountant, company formation agent or other authorised person may be able to make Companies House filings on behalf of your company.
However, directors remain responsible for ensuring that the company complies with its legal filing obligations and that information submitted to Companies House is accurate.
Before submitting your confirmation statement:
Yes. You can generally change or update your company's SIC codes through the confirmation statement.
The registered office should normally be changed through a separate Companies House filing rather than through the confirmation statement.
No. A new director should be appointed and reported using the appropriate Companies House filing process.
A director's termination of appointment should be reported separately rather than waiting for the confirmation statement.
Certain shareholder information can be updated through the confirmation statement, although the underlying share transactions and company records must also be handled correctly.
No. A company name change is a separate Companies House process.
So, can you change company details on a confirmation statement?
Yes, but only certain information.
Details such as SIC codes, shareholder information, statement of capital and the trading status of shares can generally be updated as part of the confirmation statement process.
Other important changes — including directors, registered office details, company name and certain PSC information — need to be reported separately through the appropriate Companies House filing.
The best approach is to keep your company information updated throughout the year and use the confirmation statement to review and confirm that the Companies House record is accurate.
For the latest filing rules and procedures, always check official Companies House guidance.
Official guidance: Companies House – Filing your company's confirmation statement
