The £1,500 Penalty Trap: Digital Compliance at Companies House
Companies House has ended the era of leniency. Digital-only filings and increased penalties mean your compliance must be flawless.
Compliance is no longer a "tick-box" exercise you can delegate to a junior. Companies House has pivoted to a digital-only filing model for 2026. The Confirmation Statement (CS01) fee has risen to £50, but the real cost is in the penalties.
Automatic fines now range from £150 to £1,500 for late filings. There is no appeal for technical glitches if you haven't transitioned to the new digital standards. Directors are personally liable for the accuracy of the register.
Clean up your corporate records now. The CATO era of "close and try again" is over. Accurate, timely, and digital compliance is the only way to protect your board and your reputation.
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