Companies House to raise fees from February 2026

Companies House will raise a range of statutory fees from 1 February 2026 as part of plans to fund new enforcement powers and core registry services. The changes include increases of more than 50% across several filing categories.

Digital incorporation fees will double from £50 to £100, while paper incorporations will rise to £124. The cost of filing a confirmation statement will increase from £34 to £50 for digital submissions and £110 for paper filings.

Registering as an authorised corporate service provider – required for firms carrying out regulated filing activity – will incur a £63 fee.

Companies House said the extra income would support its expanded responsibilities under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, including identity verification and strengthened data checks. It will also contribute to the Insolvency Service’s investigation and enforcement work.

In a statement, Companies House said: “The work we’re doing at Companies House, funded by our fees, is creating a transparent marketplace that boosts economic confidence and disrupts economic crime by taking robust action to prevent criminals from abusing the UK’s corporate structures, giving legitimate companies the assurance they need to do business in the UK.”