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Directors' responsibilities checklist

Directors are responsible for making sure required company information, accounts and confirmation statements are sent to Companies House on time.

Last reviewed
18 July 2026
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18 July 2026
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6 minutes

Written by Business Sorted editorial team

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Direct answer

A director should keep company records, file accounts, file confirmation statements, report company changes and keep Companies House information current. GOV.UK says directors remain legally responsible even if they hire other people to manage some tasks day to day.

Key facts

  • Directors remain responsible even when others help with day-to-day administration.
  • Companies House responsibilities include accounts, confirmation statements and certain company changes.
  • Company and accounting records must be kept.
  • A practical checklist should include filing dates, access details and official source links.

Core Companies House checklist

Companies House guidance says directors are responsible for making sure information is sent to Companies House on time. This includes the confirmation statement, annual accounts, changes in company officers or their details, registered office changes, share allotments, charges and PSC changes.

GOV.UK also says directors must keep company records and accounting records. This guide is a practical Companies House-focused checklist, not a complete legal advice note.

Responsibility remains with directors

GOV.UK says you can hire other people, such as an accountant, to manage some tasks day to day, but directors are still legally responsible for company records, accounts and performance.

That means directors should keep visibility of the task list even when someone else prepares a filing.

Useful working habit

Keep a source-linked list of recurring Companies House tasks: accounts, confirmation statement, company changes, access details and records. Review it after each filing and when directors, addresses or shareholders change.

Store official source links with each task so the person acting can check current Companies House wording before filing or updating information.

Frequently asked questions

Does hiring an accountant remove director responsibility?

No. GOV.UK says directors remain legally responsible for the company’s records, accounts and performance.

Is this a full legal duties checklist?

No. This is a Companies House-focused educational checklist. Get professional advice if your situation needs it.

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