The Companies House price changes February 2026 were announced by Companies House on 30 October 2025, with the increases taking effect from 1 February 2026. These changes form part of a routine annual review designed to ensure fees reflect the cost of delivering services and supporting enhanced compliance activity across the UK business register.
What has changed from 1 February 2026?
Several of the key statutory fees charged by Companies House have risen. The most notable adjustments include:
Digital Filing Fee Increases
-
Company incorporation (digital) – now £100 (was £50).
-
Confirmation statement (digital) – now £50 (was £34).
-
Voluntary strike‑off (digital) – now £13 (reduced from £33).
Paper Filing Changes
-
Incorporation (paper) – now £124 (was £71).
-
Confirmation statement (paper) – now £110 (was £62).
Same‑day Services
-
Same‑day incorporation (software) – now £156 (was £78).
These represent significant percentage increases for many common filings. Even the annual confirmation statement — a filing all active companies must complete — now costs considerably more for both online and paper submissions.
A full list of fee changes can be found on Companies House website.
Why are fees increasing?
Companies House states that its fees remain low by international standards, even after the increases. The extra revenue supports:
-
Maintaining and modernising company registration services.
-
Implementing new powers under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
-
Funding additional compliance and enforcement activity.
These powers aim to reduce fraudulent or misleading filings and improve the overall trustworthiness of the UK business register.
What this means for companies
For many businesses, the Companies House price changes February 2026 will increase routine compliance costs. While the higher fees may seem unwelcome, the reforms are part of wider regulatory changes — including compulsory identity verification introduced from November 2025 — designed to strengthen transparency around company ownership and control.
Practical takeaways for companies:
-
Budget for higher ongoing costs — confirmation statements and other statutory filings will cost more each year.
-
Stay compliant — the changes underline the importance of timely and accurate filings, particularly as enforcement capabilities grow.
In short, these price changes may raise the cost of routine administration for UK companies, but they also accompany broader efforts to modernise the register and protect legitimate businesses.