United Kingdom – Companies House Fee Changes and Reminder of New Compliance Obligations

Companies House has implemented changes to its statutory fee structure, effective the 1^st of February 2026. The updated fees apply to all UK‑registered companies, Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), and overseas entities operating in the UK.

The revised fee schedule increases several digital and paper filing fees, including those for incorporation and confirmation statements, while reducing the fee for voluntary strike‑off applications. The new fees apply immediately to all filings submitted from the effective date, with no transitional period.

Key Fee Changes

The update includes:

• Increases in digital incorporation fees
• Increases in confirmation statement filing fees
• Adjustments to both digital and paper filing charges
• A reduction in the fee for voluntary strike‑off applications

While the fee amounts have changed, filing procedures remain unchanged. Companies House has published a comprehensive list of updated fees on the official GOV.UK website for reference.

Applicability

The revised fee structure applies to:

• All UK‑registered companies
• Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
• Overseas entities registered or operating in the UK

Compliance Reminder – New and Ongoing Obligations

While no procedural changes are required as a result of the fee update, Companies House has reiterated several existing compliance obligations that entities should continue to observe.

Identity Verification

UK law now requires all company directors and persons with significant control (PSCs) to complete identity verification with Companies House.

Key points:

• Individuals who have already verified their identity are not required to repeat the process
• Individuals holding multiple roles (e.g. director and PSC) must link their verified identity to each role using their personal verification code

Read Mercator’s overview of the UK identity verification requirements for who must verify and the applicable compliance requirements.

Registered Email Address Requirement

Since 2024, all companies are required to maintain a registered email address with Companies House.

The registered email address:

• Must be accessible and actively monitored
• Is used by Companies House for official and compliance‑related communications
• Can be updated online at any time

Failure to monitor this address may result in missed statutory notifications or enforcement actions.

How Mercator^® by Citco (Mercator) Can Help

Mercator can support with:

• Managing the identity verification process for directors and PSCs, ensuring a smooth and compliant submission
• Establishing and maintaining a dedicated group distribution list as the registered Companies House email address, enabling prompt review and response to regulatory communications by the appropriate internal stakeholders

For assistance, please contact mercator@citco.com.