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When is my confirmation statement due?

A company must normally review its records and file at least one confirmation statement every 12 months, with a filing window after the review period ends.

Last reviewed
18 July 2026
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Written by Business Sorted editorial team

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Direct answer

Your confirmation statement is tied to the company review period. Companies House says the review period normally ends 12 months after incorporation for the first statement, or 12 months after the confirmation statement date on the previous statement. You can usually file up to 14 days after the review period ends.

Key facts

  • The first review period normally ends 12 months after incorporation.
  • Later review periods normally run from the previous confirmation statement date.
  • Companies House says you can usually file up to 14 days after the review period ends.
  • Early filing can create a new confirmation statement date.

How the review period works

The review period is the period Companies House uses for the confirmation statement. For a first confirmation statement, it normally ends 12 months after incorporation. For later statements, it normally ends 12 months after the confirmation statement date on the previous statement.

Companies House says the statement can usually be filed up to 14 days after the review period has ended. The practical deadline should still be checked on the company information register.

Where to check the exact date

Use the Companies House register to check the company’s confirmation date and filing deadline. The register is the safer place to check because early filings and company history can change the next review period.

You can also sign up for Companies House email reminders. BusinessSorted can help keep the task visible, but the official register remains the source to check before filing.

What happens if you file early

Companies House guidance says you do not have to wait until the current review period has ended before filing. If you file early, you choose a new confirmation statement date and the next review period starts after that date.

That can be useful when directors want to tidy filings early, but it also means the future date may move. Record the new date after filing rather than relying on the old reminder.

Frequently asked questions

Is the confirmation date the same as the filing deadline?

Not exactly. The confirmation date relates to the review period, while Companies House also shows a filing deadline for sending the statement.

Can BusinessSorted tell me the official due date?

BusinessSorted can help you organise the task, but you should check the exact official date on the Companies House register before acting.

Related guides

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.What happens if a confirmation statement is late?Understand the possible Companies House consequences of a late confirmation statement and the practical next steps for directors.

Useful next steps

Keep confirmation statement tasks visible

Keep your confirmation statement deadline visible alongside your other company obligations. BusinessSorted helps you organise what is due and when.

Relevant feature: Confirmation statement deadline reminders.

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