A Confirmation Statement Is More Than a Filing

A Confirmation Statement (CS01) is an annual Companies House filing used to confirm the company's registered information at the relevant confirmation date and, where applicable, update information that can be dealt with through the Confirmation Statement process. For a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG), professional preparation means checking the filing against the company's current corporate information rather than treating CS01 as a form to submit without review.

This distinction is important because a Confirmation Statement does not replace every other statutory filing or corporate action. A change involving a director, company secretary, PSC, registered office or other corporate information may require a separate process. The purpose of Coddan's review is therefore simple: make sure the Confirmation Statement is prepared on the basis of the relevant information and identify anything that may need to be dealt with separately.

Why You Should Not Treat CS01 as “Just a Form”

Before filing, it is sensible to establish whether the relevant Companies House information reflects the CLG's current position. If a director, company secretary, PSC, registered office or other corporate detail has changed, the appropriate response may be a separate Companies House filing or another corporate action rather than simply waiting for the next Confirmation Statement.

Confirmation Statement ≠ Every Annual Company Obligation

Filing CS01 does not mean that every annual obligation of the CLG has been completed. Annual accounts, Corporation Tax obligations, Charity Commission reporting where applicable, membership administration, internal governance requirements and other statutory or regulatory matters are separate requirements and may have different deadlines, filing routes and responsible authorities.

What Happens If We Find a Problem?

Finding an issue does not automatically mean that the Confirmation Statement cannot proceed. We first establish whether the matter can appropriately be dealt with through CS01. If it requires a separate Companies House filing, corporate action or further review, we distinguish that requirement from the standalone Confirmation Statement service and explain the appropriate route.

A Focused Pre-Filing Check — Not a Full Corporate Audit

The review is designed to support professional Confirmation Statement preparation and filing within the agreed standalone service scope. It is not a full legal, accounting, governance or historic corporate-record audit. Where a more substantial issue is identified, Coddan can explain what appears to require attention and, where appropriate, identify a separate specialist service.

The Objective: File From an Informed Position

The objective is not to make a straightforward annual filing unnecessarily complicated. It is to establish the relevant current position of your CLG, identify matters that may require separate action and then prepare the Confirmation Statement using the appropriate information. That gives you a clear, professional route from pre-filing review → preparation → Companies House filing, while keeping wider corporate requirements visible.

Why the CLG Structure Matters

Preparing a Confirmation Statement for a Company Limited by Guarantee should take account of the organisation's actual corporate structure rather than treating it as identical to a company limited by shares. Members, guarantees, officers, corporate records and governance arrangements provide relevant context. The objective is to distinguish information that can appropriately be dealt with through CS01 from matters that require clarification, a separate statutory filing or additional professional support.

Relevant CLG Context — Without Expanding the £85 Service

The Confirmation Statement confirms specified company information at the relevant point in the annual cycle. It does not automatically include comprehensive maintenance of the CLG's membership register, historic corporate-record remediation, a governance review or every other statutory obligation. Where a matter falls outside the Confirmation Statement process, Coddan can identify the issue and explain the appropriate specialist service or wider CLG support route.

Clear Next Steps — Without Unnecessary Complexity

The aim is to establish what has changed, what can be confirmed, what needs a separate filing and what may require further attention. A straightforward Confirmation Statement should remain straightforward. If something falls outside the CS01 process, we explain the issue and the appropriate route rather than silently expanding the £85 service.

Additional Work Is Considered Separately

Where an issue falls outside the £85 + VAT standalone CLG Confirmation Statement service, Coddan can identify the appropriate specialist company-secretarial, Companies House filing or wider CLG support route where available. No additional work is automatically added simply because a discrepancy has been identified. Any further service can be considered separately according to the actual requirement.

The Key Difference: Changes Are Reported When They Occur

A corporate change can create its own Companies House filing or notification requirement. The Confirmation Statement is different: it is the company's recurring annual confirmation of relevant information at the applicable confirmation date. The two form part of the same compliance picture, but they are not interchangeable.

CS01 Is One Part of the Companies House Compliance Cycle

The practical approach is straightforward: deal with reportable changes through the appropriate route when they arise, then use the annual Confirmation Statement to confirm the company's relevant position. This distinction helps keep the £85 standalone service focused while giving the CLG visibility of matters that may require separate attention.

Practical rule for CLGs: if something has changed during the year, do not assume that the next Confirmation Statement is the correct way to report it. Establish the appropriate filing route first. If the company's relevant information is current and you simply need the annual Confirmation Statement prepared and filed, the £85 + VAT standalone CLG Confirmation Statement service provides the focused route.

A Focused Service — With Professional Oversight

You are not simply paying for a form to be submitted. The service provides a defined process of review → preparation → filing → confirmation, while keeping any separate corporate requirement visible rather than automatically adding unrelated work to the £85 service.

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You Do Not Need to Buy a Package If You Only Need One Filing

If your CLG's requirement is simply the preparation and filing of its Confirmation Statement, the £85 standalone service can be used on its own. Coddan does not require a CLG to purchase ongoing support simply to obtain a single Confirmation Statement filing.

What If the Review Identifies Something Else?

The standalone service remains focused on the Confirmation Statement. If the pre-filing review identifies a director change, PSC matter, registered-office change, historic discrepancy or another requirement that needs separate action, Coddan can identify the issue and explain the appropriate filing or specialist support route. Additional work is not automatically added to the £85 service.

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How Our CLG Confirmation Statement Quick-Filing Service Works

Our CLG Confirmation Statement Quick-Filing Service is designed to keep the annual filing process straightforward. We review the relevant information, identify anything that needs separate attention, prepare the Confirmation Statement (CS01) and submit it to Companies House within the agreed service scope.

What Does “Annual Compliance” Actually Mean for a CLG?

For a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG), annual compliance is broader than filing one form with Companies House. The Confirmation Statement (CS01) is an important annual Companies House requirement, but it sits within a wider cycle of corporate, accounting, tax, regulatory and, where applicable, charity obligations.

If you simply need your CLG Confirmation Statement prepared and filed, the £85 + VAT standalone service provides a focused route. We review the relevant information, prepare the filing and submit it to Companies House without requiring you to purchase a wider company-secretarial package.

One Annual Filing Does Not Complete the Whole Compliance Cycle

A CLG can have several obligations running alongside its Confirmation Statement, with different deadlines, filing routes and responsible authorities. Companies House filings, annual accounts, HMRC requirements and charity reporting should therefore be treated as distinct requirements. Completing the CS01 filing is important, but it should not create a false impression that every other obligation has also been completed.

Professional Filing Should Be Efficient — Not Careless

If you are looking for fast filing of a CLG Confirmation Statement, speed matters, particularly when a filing deadline is approaching. However, a fast filing is most useful when the relevant information has first been considered and the filing is prepared within the correct scope. Coddan combines efficient Confirmation Statement filing with a professional pre-filing review, helping distinguish a straightforward CS01 submission from matters requiring separate attention.

What This Means for Your £85 Standalone Service

The £85 + VAT CLG Confirmation Statement service is focused on the professional preparation and filing of the annual Confirmation Statement. It is designed for organisations that need this particular Companies House filing handled without purchasing a wider company-secretarial package. Where another corporate requirement is identified, it can be considered separately rather than being automatically added to the service.

A Clearer Route for CLGs and Non-Profit Companies

Whether you operate a Company Limited by Guarantee, non-profit company or CLG with charitable purposes, the annual Confirmation Statement remains a specific Companies House requirement. Professional preparation gives you a practical way to have the filing handled while keeping the wider compliance position visible and any additional requirements clearly separated.

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In Simple Terms

The standalone service is a good fit when you know that your annual Confirmation Statement is the main requirement, your relevant company information is substantially current, and you do not need continuing company-secretarial support. You can therefore obtain professional assistance with the filing without committing to a broader annual administration package.

Choose the Level of Support That Matches Your CLG

The £85 standalone service is a focused filing service, not a substitute for broader company-secretarial support. It is intended for CLGs whose immediate requirement is the preparation and filing of their Confirmation Statement. If your organisation needs continuing administration, registered-office support, membership administration or wider professional involvement, a broader CLG support package may be more appropriate. Additional services can also be considered separately where required.

Identity Verification Became a Legal Requirement from 18 November 2025

Mandatory identity verification for directors and PSCs began on 18 November 2025. This date marked the start of a phased 12-month transition period, rather than a single deadline for every individual. The date by which a person must complete the relevant requirement depends on their role and circumstances. Existing directors must provide their Companies House personal code as part of the company's next Confirmation Statement. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

How Identity Verification Can Affect Your Confirmation Statement

Director identity verification is directly relevant to the Confirmation Statement. Companies House requires the personal code for each director and a confirmation that the directors have completed the required identity verification. Companies House guidance states that a Confirmation Statement will not be accepted until the required director identity-verification requirements have been satisfied. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Confirmation Statement Requirements vs Wider Identity-Verification Obligations

It is important not to treat every identity-verification requirement as part of the £85 Confirmation Statement service. The Confirmation Statement has its own requirements, including the provision of directors' personal codes where applicable. PSC identity verification and the submission of a PSC's personal code follow a separate Companies House process and timetable. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

If a director or PSC has not completed an applicable identity-verification requirement, that matter may need to be addressed separately. The exact timing depends on the individual's role and circumstances, so the appropriate Companies House deadline should be checked rather than assuming that all verification requirements are completed through the Confirmation Statement itself. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Coddan's ACSP Capability

Coddan operates with Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) capability for applicable Companies House services. This is particularly relevant where a customer requires professional assistance with Companies House identity verification in addition to routine corporate filing support. An ACSP must follow the applicable Companies House verification requirements when carrying out identity verification on behalf of clients. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Important: The £85 standalone Confirmation Statement service is focused on preparing and filing the Confirmation Statement. It does not automatically include identity verification for directors or PSCs, resolution of historic identity-verification issues or other specialist compliance work. Where an additional identity-verification requirement affects the filing or wider compliance position, Coddan can identify the issue and explain the appropriate next step.

What This Means in Practice

Coddan's role is not simply to take information and transmit it to Companies House. The service is designed to establish whether the information appears suitable for the Confirmation Statement, prepare the filing using the relevant corporate information and distinguish any issue that requires a different route. This helps keep the £85 standalone service focused on its actual purpose while avoiding the assumption that every corporate issue can be dealt with through CS01.

The principle is simple: start with what your CLG actually needs. If that means a professionally prepared and efficiently filed Confirmation Statement, the £85 + VAT standalone service provides a focused route. If the review identifies a wider corporate requirement, Coddan can explain what has been identified and indicate the appropriate additional or ongoing support where available.

What is a Confirmation Statement?

A Confirmation Statement is a statutory Companies House filing used to confirm that the company's registered information is accurate and up to date. It is filed using form CS01 and forms part of the company's recurring Companies House compliance cycle.

Does a CLG need to file a Confirmation Statement?

Yes. A Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) is generally required to file a Confirmation Statement with Companies House at least once during each confirmation period. The filing helps keep the company's public record current and confirms the relevant information required for that filing.

Is the Companies House filing fee included in the £85?

Yes. The £85 + VAT standalone service includes Coddan's Confirmation Statement preparation and filing service together with the applicable Companies House filing fee. This provides a clearly defined standalone route for the annual Confirmation Statement.

What does Coddan check before filing?

Coddan reviews the relevant Companies House information before preparing the Confirmation Statement. Depending on the CLG's circumstances, this may include directors and officers, a company secretary where applicable, PSC information where applicable, registered office and registered email details, and relevant CLG corporate information.

How quickly can the Confirmation Statement be filed?

The service is designed for quick preparation and filing. Once the required information has been provided and the pre-filing review is complete, Coddan can proceed with preparation and submission where the filing is ready to proceed. An ongoing company-secretarial package is not required simply to use the standalone service.

What happens if Coddan finds incorrect or inconsistent information?

Coddan identifies the apparent issue and explains what needs to be considered. Some information may be capable of being confirmed or updated through the Confirmation Statement, while other discrepancies may require a separate statutory filing, supporting documentation or additional review. Where further work is required, the relevant specialist service can be considered separately.

Can the Confirmation Statement change a director, PSC or company secretary?

No. A Confirmation Statement does not replace the appropriate statutory filing for a director, PSC or company secretary change. Where a corporate change requires its own Companies House notification, that filing should be dealt with through the appropriate process. Coddan can identify this during the pre-filing review and direct you towards the relevant specialist route where appropriate.

Does the £85 service include the company's annual accounts?

No. The £85 standalone service is specifically for the preparation and filing of the Confirmation Statement. Annual accounts are a separate statutory requirement with their own preparation, approval and filing process and are not automatically included in the Confirmation Statement service.

Does the service cover Charity Commission compliance?

No. The Confirmation Statement is a Companies House filing and does not automatically cover a CLG's obligations to the Charity Commission or another regulator. If the CLG is also a registered charity, its wider regulatory, reporting and governance obligations should be considered separately.

Do I need an ongoing company-secretarial package?

Not necessarily. If your CLG's relevant information is current, the directors or members manage the wider administration themselves and you simply need the Confirmation Statement prepared and filed, the £85 standalone service may be appropriate. If your organisation needs recurring record maintenance, membership administration, a registered office and correspondence infrastructure, frequent corporate filings or continuing professional company-secretarial support, a broader CLG package may be more suitable.

Choose the Route That Matches Your CLG

You do not need to purchase broader support when a focused Confirmation Statement service is all you require. Choose the level of professional involvement that matches your organisation's actual circumstances.

The key distinction: the Confirmation Statement is one part of a CLG's wider annual compliance position. If your immediate requirement is simply to have the Confirmation Statement professionally prepared and filed, start with the £85 standalone service. If the review identifies a wider corporate requirement, that issue can be addressed separately rather than requiring you to purchase broader support that you do not currently need.