Understanding the changes to Companies House fees from February 2026

The changes to Companies House fees take effect on 1 February 2026. Companies should review the updated costs for incorporations, confirmation statements and other statutory filings.

What is changing?

From February 2026, several key filing fees will increase. These include:

• Digital incorporation: £100

• Digital confirmation statement: £50

• Digital voluntary strike-off: £13

These adjustments form part of a wider update to ensure the fees reflect the cost of maintaining and improving the UK company register.

Why the fees are increasing

Companies House states that the revised fees better match the operational costs of providing the register.
They also help fund the enhanced checks, validation processes and compliance measures introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.

What this means for businesses

The changes to Companies House fees will affect most UK companies, although the increases remain relatively modest.
Companies that incorporate new entities frequently or manage multiple subsidiaries should review their administrative budgets.
All businesses should also ensure their filing schedules are accurate so they can plan for the new costs.

How to prepare

• Review your upcoming filing deadlines

• Update budgets to reflect the revised fees

• Maintain accurate company records to avoid complications

• Monitor further updates from Companies House as reforms continue

The changes to Companies House fees coming in February 2026 are part of broader efforts to modernise the corporate register. Companies should familiarise themselves with the updated fees and adjust their planning accordingly.