Companies House Fees to Change from 1 February 2026

Strategic Insights -

From 1 February 2026, Companies House will introduce changes to its fees, affecting businesses registered with the organization. The fees, which are set at a low level by international standards, will be reviewed annually to ensure they accurately reflect the cost of delivering services. The changes include a £100 digital filing fee for incorporation, a £50 digital filing fee for confirmation statements, and a £13 digital filing fee for voluntary strike-off.

Key Takeaways:

  • The incorporation digital filing fee will increase to £100 from 1 February 2026.
  • The confirmation statement digital filing fee will increase to £50 from 1 February 2026.
  • The voluntary strike-off digital filing fee will decrease to £13 from 1 February 2026.
  • Companies House will introduce compulsory identity verification from 18 November 2025 to confirm the identity of individuals setting up or running a company.
  • The organization will use income from its fees to fund The Insolvency Service's company investigation and enforcement activity.
  • Companies House will invest in modernizing and improving its services, and boosting its enforcement approach to combat economic crime.
  • The organization will publish a new strategy for 2025 to 2030, outlining how it plans to support economic growth and disrupt crime.

Statistics:

  • The incorporation digital filing fee will increase to £100 from 1 February 2026.
  • The confirmation statement digital filing fee will increase to £50 from 1 February 2026.
  • The voluntary strike-off digital filing fee will decrease to £13 from 1 February 2026.
  • Companies House will introduce compulsory identity verification from 18 November 2025.
  • The organization will use income from its fees to fund The Insolvency Service's company investigation and enforcement activity, which will have a budget of XXX (amount not specified).

Sources:

  • United Kingdom Cabinet Office (http://gov.uk) - Companies House fees changing from 1 February 2026.
  • Companies House (https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk) - Companies House fees.
  • The Insolvency Service (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/insolvency-service) - Company investigation and enforcement activity.