Changes to Companies House Fees Effective May 1, 2024

Companies House, the official registrar of companies in the United Kingdom, has announced upcoming changes to its fee structure, set to take effect on May 1, 2024. These adjustments reflect the evolving administrative costs associated with various company-related transactions and services. Whether you’re incorporating a new company, filing annual statements, or making alterations to existing registrations, it’s essential to be aware of these modifications to ensure compliance and budget accordingly.

Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the revised fee schedule categorized by transaction type and channel:

Transaction Channel New Fee

Company Incorporation and Registration Fees

   
Incorporation Digital £50
Same day Incorporation Software £78
Incorporation Software £50
Incorporation Paper £71
Registration under s1040 (Part 33 Chapter 1) CA06 Paper £71
Re-registration of a company under Part 7 CA06 Paper £71
Re-registration of a company under section 651 CA06 Paper £71
Re-registration of a company under section 665 CA06 Paper £71
Confirmation statement Digital £34
Confirmation statement Software £34
Confirmation statement Paper £62
Change of name Paper £30
Same day Change of name Digital £83
Change of name Digital £20
Registration of a charge Paper £24
Registration of a charge Digital £15
Voluntary strike off Paper £44
Voluntary strike off Digital £33
Reduction of share capital under s644 CA06 Same day (Digital upload service) £136
Reduction of share capital under s644 CA06 Paper £33
Reduction of share capital under s644 CA06 Digital (upload service) £33
Reduction of share capital under s649 CA06 Same day (Digital upload service) £136
Reduction of share capital under s649 CA06 Paper £33
Reduction of share capital under s649 CA06 Digital (upload service) £33
Administrative restoration Paper £468
Application to make an address unavailable for public inspection Paper £30

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs):

Transaction Channel New Fee
Registration of LLP Same day (Digital) £78
Registration of LLP Digital £50
Registration of LLP Paper £71
LLP confirmation statement Paper £62
LLP confirmation statement Digital £34
LLP change of name Paper £30
Same day LLP change of name Digital £83
LLP change of name Digital £20
Registration of a charge by an LLP Paper £24
Registration of a charge by an LLP Digital £15
LLP voluntary strike off Paper £44
LLP voluntary strike off Digital £33
Administrative restoration of an LLP Paper £468
Application to make an address unavailable for public inspection Paper £30

Overseas Companies:

Transaction Channel New Fee
Registration of a UK establishment Paper £71
Change of corporate name of an overseas company Paper £30
Registration of annual accounts Paper £62
Registration of annual accounts Digital £34

Limited Partnerships:

Transaction Channel New Fee
Registration of a limited partnership Paper £71
“Annual fee” for Scottish limited partnership Paper £62
“Annual fee” for Scottish limited partnership Digital (upload service) £62

Scottish Qualifying Partnerships:

Transaction Channel New Fee
Registration of Scottish qualifying partnership Paper £71
“Annual fee” for Scottish qualifying partnership Paper £62
“Annual fee” for Scottish qualifying partnership Digital (upload service) £62

UK Economic Interest Groupings and UK Societas:

Transaction Channel New Fee
Registration of an EEIG establishment Paper £71
Registration of change of name of a UKEIG Paper £30
Registration of a charge for a UKEIG Paper £24
Registration of public company by conversion of a UK Societas Paper £71

Overseas Entities:

Transaction Channel New Fee
Registration of an overseas entity Digital £234
Update fee Digital £234
Application for removal Digital £706

These adjustments are intended to ensure that Companies House can continue to provide efficient and effective services while covering the costs associated with its operations. Companies and individuals engaging in these transactions should plan accordingly to accommodate the new fee structure.

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