Companies House Fees Are Rising in 2026

If you run a limited company, there’s an important update you’ll want to know about. Companies House has changed many of its fees, and it can have repercussions for your filings in the near future. Learn which fees have changed, and how you can adjust your financial admin accordingly. 

Which price changes will most impact businesses?

Here are the key updates for online filings:

• Incorporation digital filing will go up to £100 (from £50).
• Confirmation statement digital filing will increase to £50 (up from £34).
• Voluntary strike‑off digital filing, where you close your company, is dropping to £13 (from £33).
• Setting up a company (digital incorporation): £100 (up from £50).
• Confirmation statement: £50 (up from £34).

These are the fees most businesses will notice, but you can see the complete price change list from Companies House on its website. 

When are the new fees coming into effect?

From 1 February 2026, the new fees from Companies House will come into effect. 

Why the increase?

Companies House says the new fees will help:

• Cover rising costs of running and upgrading systems
• Fund stronger checks to fight fraud
• Support investigations into wrongdoing
• Build a more reliable company register

With the Autumn Budget Statement rapidly approaching, many businesses will be keeping a close eye on any other potential changes coming from Companies House. 

New ID checks coming soon

Another big change: from 18 November 2025, anyone registering or managing a company will need to verify their identity. This is designed to stop fake companies and protect genuine businesses.

What should business owners and financial directors do?

1. Plan ahead: Factor these new fees into your 2026 budget.

2. Go digital: Online filing is still the cheapest and quickest option.

3. Get ready for ID checks: Make sure you and your team are prepared before 18 November 2025.

These updates might feel like an extra step now, but they will help you prepare ahead of the changes. If you have any questions, reach out to your accountant or contact the Owner-Managed Business team for support.