Companies House Fees Set to Change From Today

Companies House has announced a wide-ranging update to its statutory fees, with changes taking effect from today, 1 February 2026.

The changes affect a broad range of filings, including company incorporation, confirmation statements, voluntary strike-offs, overseas entities, limited liability partnerships and specialist registrations. Despite this rise, Companies House has stated that its charges still remain low by international standards.

Why Is Companies House Increasing Its Fees?

According to Companies House, income generated from filing fees is used to fund its services and maintenance of publicly accessible company data. The company data, in particular, underpins billions of pounds of economic activity across the UK by supporting lending decisions, due diligence and commercial transparency.

Fee income also supports the expanded powers introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. These powers allow Companies House to question, challenge and remove false or misleading information from the public register, helping to reduce the misuse of UK corporate structures.

Additionally, a portion of the income funds investigation and enforcement work carried out by The Insolvency Service. This includes action against companies and directors suspected of fraud, financial misconduct or other corporate offences, with powers ranging from director disqualification to criminal prosecution.

Key Fee Changes From February 2026

Fees for several commonly used digital services have been hiked, particularly those relied on by small businesses and directors managing routine compliance.

Digital incorporation will now cost £100, while the fee for digitally filing a confirmation statement will increase to £50. Businesses choosing to dissolve a company voluntarily using digital filing will pay £13. Paper filings across most categories remain significantly more expensive, reinforcing Companies House’s continued preference for electronic submissions.

Beyond standard incorporation, a range of company registration and re-registration processes will also be affected. Paper incorporation will cost £124, with the same fee applying to various statutory registrations and re-registrations under the Companies Act 2006.

Re-registration fees apply where companies change legal status, such as converting between a private and a public company. Administrative restoration, which applies when a dissolved company is reinstated to the register, costs £341 when submitted on paper.

Applications to remove personal details from the public register will carry a paper filing fee of £34, reflecting the administrative handling required for such requests.

Fees for Confirmation Statements, Charges & Share Capital Changes

Confirmation statement remains a central tenet of compliance for companies in the UK. While the digital fee increases to £50, paper submissions will rise to £110, widening the cost gap between filing methods.

Changes involving company share capital are also included in the updated fee list. Same-day digital reductions of share capital under sections 644 and 649 of the Companies Act 2006 will cost £89, while standard digital upload services for the same filings will cost £20. Paper filings for these reductions will also be charged at £20, excluding same-day processing.

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Fee Changes

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) will also see fee adjustments. Digital registration of an LLP will cost £100 (£156 for same-day filings). Meanwhile, paper registrations will cost £124.

Digital LLP confirmation statements will increase to £50, while paper filings will cost £110. LLPs will also face updated fees for name changes, charges, voluntary strike-offs and administrative restoration, with paper restoration set at £341.

Applications to make an address unavailable for public inspection will incur a £34 fee when submitted on paper.

Changes to Register of Overseas Entities

For overseas companies with a UK presence, paper registration will cost £124, while paper filing of annual accounts will cost £110.

Overseas entities registered on the UK Register of Overseas Entities must file digitally in most circumstances. The digital registration fee will be £250, with a higher paper fee of £528 applying only where protected status or a pending protection application permits paper filing.

Ongoing compliance for overseas entities includes update filings, which will cost £134 digitally or £268 on paper. Applications for removal from the register will be charged at £301 for digital filings and £602 for paper submissions.

Community interest companies will see incorporation fees rise to £115 for digital filings and £139 for paper submissions. These changes reflect the additional scrutiny required to register CICs compared to standard companies.

Specialist registrations, including UK Economic Interest Groupings and conversions involving UK Societas, will continue to attract a paper filing fee of £124.

Search Services & Certified Documents

Companies House search services are also affected by the updated fee schedule. Same-day certified documents and certificates will cost £65 when ordered on paper. Standard certified documents will cost £22, with additional certificates for the same company charged at £16.

These services are often required for legal transactions, banking and regulatory processes, making them relevant for businesses engaging in corporate restructuring or external financing.

Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) Registration Fees

Authorised Corporate Service Providers will also be subjected to a new digital registration fee of £63.

ACSPs play a key role in supporting identity verification and compliance under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency framework, and this fee reflects their regulated status.

Increased Enforcement Ahead

Alongside the updated fees, Companies House continues to strengthen its enforcement and oversight activities. The organisation has expanded its workforce, enhanced data analysis capabilities and adopted faster methods to identify and address fraudulent activity across the register.

Compulsory identity verification for individuals setting up or running companies is also now in effect. This measure ensures that those controlling UK companies are properly verified, helping to improve trust in the register and protect legitimate businesses from abuse.

Conclusion: What Businesses Should Consider Now

With the new fees coming into force from today, businesses, directors and advisers may wish to review upcoming filings and budget accordingly. Digital filing remains the most cost-effective option across almost all services.

As Companies House continues to modernise its systems and expand enforcement activity, maintaining accurate and up-to-date company records is likely to become even more important for businesses operating in the UK.