From one February 2026, a range of Companies House fees increased, affecting both the cost of setting up a new limited company and a number of ongoing statutory filings.
Many of the increases are significant, meaning businesses should ensure these higher charges are built into their budgets and compliance planning going forward.
Higher costs for company incorporation
The cost of incorporating a limited company has doubled in some cases.
For digital incorporations, the fee has increased from £50 to £100. Paper applications have also risen sharply, moving from £71 to £124.
These changes mean that businesses choosing to incorporate or advisers supporting new incorporations, will need to factor in higher upfront costs.
Confirmation statement fees also increase
Similar increases apply to confirmation statement filings.
The digital filing fee has risen from £34 to £50, while paper submissions have increased from £62 to £110.
As this is a recurring annual requirement for most companies, the higher cost will be felt year on year rather than as a one-off expense.
Further fee increases apply across a range of other Companies House services and businesses are encouraged to review the full schedule of updated charges here.
Why have Companies House fees increased?
Companies House has stated that the revised fees are intended to reflect the true cost of incorporating and maintaining companies on the register, as well as supporting the publication of company information that underpins significant economic activity in the UK.
The additional funding will also support Companies House in exercising its expanded powers under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
These powers allow it to challenge, amend and remove false or misleading information from the public register, strengthening transparency and trust in UK companies.
What businesses should do next
With higher statutory costs now in place, businesses should review their compliance budgets and ensure they are aware of the updated fees for any filings they are required to make.
Where there is uncertainty about filing obligations or costs, taking advice early can help avoid unexpected charges or delays.
