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What information must a company keep up to date?

Directors must report certain company information to Companies House and keep the company record current when details change.

Last reviewed
18 July 2026
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18 July 2026
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Written by Business Sorted editorial team

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Direct answer

A company must keep key Companies House information up to date, including directors and secretaries, PSC information, registered office address, accounting reference date and certain share, mortgage or company-name changes. Some updates have specific deadlines and filing routes.

Key facts

  • Companies House must be told about certain limited company changes.
  • Director and secretary changes must be reported within official time limits.
  • Some changes must be made separately before a confirmation statement is filed.
  • The company register should be checked when responsibilities change or before annual filings.

Information Companies House expects you to report

GOV.UK says limited companies must tell Companies House about changes including directors, company secretaries, registered office address, accounting reference date, PSC information, share structure and certain charges.

Some changes may also require a resolution or HMRC notification. This guide focuses on Companies House register information, not tax advice.

Not every change belongs on the confirmation statement

The confirmation statement confirms information is up to date, but it cannot be used for every change. Companies House guidance says some changes must be made before sending the confirmation statement.

For example, registered office changes and director detail changes have separate Companies House processes. Treat them as action items when they happen, not just annual review tasks.

Useful regular checks

Directors should periodically check the company register for officer details, registered office, PSCs, shareholder information and filing dates. Keeping evidence of updates can make future filings easier.

If multiple people help with company admin, agree who owns each update and keep Companies House access details secure.

Frequently asked questions

Can I wait until the confirmation statement to update every change?

No. Companies House guidance says some changes must be reported separately and some before the confirmation statement is sent.

Does BusinessSorted update Companies House for me?

No. BusinessSorted helps organise responsibilities and tasks; it does not submit updates to Companies House.

Related guides

How to change a company's registered office addressLearn when and how to tell Companies House about a change to a limited company's registered office address.How to change company director detailsUnderstand which Companies House routes update director appointments, resignations and personal-detail changes for a limited company.What is a confirmation statement?Understand what a Companies House confirmation statement is, what information it confirms and why UK limited companies still file it when nothing changes.How to file a confirmation statementLearn the usual steps for filing a Companies House confirmation statement and what UK directors should check before they submit it.

Useful next steps

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