Changes to Companies House fees from 1 February 2026

Companies House raised most fees on 1 February 2026, with a few small cuts. These updates link to the wider push to tighten up the UK company register and reduce fraud, backed by new powers under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.

You’ll feel the change most on routine jobs like company set-up and your annual confirmation statement. Paper filing now costs much more in most cases, which nudges you towards digital routes.

The key fee changes at a glance

Why the fees went up

Companies House now plays a bigger role in checking the data on the register, not just storing it. Expect more queries, more checks, and more follow-up when details look wrong or unclear.

The extra fee income supports system upgrades and stronger work on fraud and misuse of company details, including linked enforcement activity.

What this means for businesses in practice

Digital filing will usually save you money, especially for the confirmation statement where paper filing now costs more than double the digital route.

The key is to plan ahead for any filings you know you’ll need this year. For example, a new company set-up now costs £100 online, so you’ll want to build that into your start-up budget.

Overseas entities

Overseas entities that need to register or stay compliant will see higher headline fees, and paper routes cost far more. This matters most when you deal with UK property and need filings done on time for deals, lending, or due diligence.

Action	Channel	New Fee (from 1st Feb ’26)
Registration of an overseas entity	Digital	£250
Registration of an overseas entity	Paper	£528
Annual update filing	Digital	£134
Annual update filing	Paper	£268
Application for removal	Digital	£301
Application for removal	Paper	£602

Which filings will cost more most often?

You’ll feel it most with routine admin – setting up a company and filing your confirmation statement. The gap between digital and paper filing also widened, so paper submissions now carry a much bigger cost hit. Any business that runs several companies, or manages group structures, will notice the rise more quickly because the fees stack up across multiple filings.

Is paper filing ever worth it now?

In most cases, no – it now costs much more for the same outcome. Paper filing tends to make sense only when you don’t have a workable digital route, you need paper for a specific process, or a third party insists on a paper trail. Even then, it’s worth weighing the higher fee against the time and admin involved in posting forms and fixing errors.

What’s the new fee for a digital confirmation statement?

It’s £50. That matters because the confirmation statement sits at the heart of annual compliance – and many companies file it every year without fail. If you file on paper, the cost jumps sharply, so switching to digital will usually save money straight away.

What’s the new fee for a voluntary strike-off online?

It’s £13 for a digital strike-off. That’s one of the few fee cuts, and it makes digital dissolution cheaper than it used to be. Even so, you still need to wrap things up properly before you apply – close accounts, settle debts, deal with any assets, and make sure you follow the legal steps around notifying interested parties.

Where do I find the official list of Companies House fees?

Use the Companies House fees pages on GOV.UK. They show the full price list for digital and paper routes across companies, LLPs, overseas entities, and specialist filings, plus any service-specific notes that affect what you pay.

A handy next step

Are Companies House filings coming up, or do you want to sense-check what these new fees mean for your budget and admin? Talk to Dux Advisory for clear, practical support with company secretarial work, deadlines, and cost planning – so you stay compliant without the stress.

Get in touch today and we’ll help you take the next step with confidence.

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