From 1 February 2026, several key filing fees for company administration in the UK have increased. Following an official announcement by the government, Companies House have updated its fee schedule for a range of statutory filings and services. These changes affect key filing fees for both new and existing companies and reflect wider reforms in company law and corporate transparency.

Why are Companies House fees changing?

Companies House periodically reviews its fees to ensure they reflect the cost of providing its services. In recent years, Companies House’s role has expanded significantly beyond simply receiving and storing statutory filings.

While the UK’s company registration system remains cost-effective relative to many other countries, the updated fees represent one of the more notable changes in recent years, particularly for services that most companies must use regularly.

What this means for businesses

Beginning in early February, several standard filing costs have increased. This affects company formation fees and incorporations, the annual confirmation statement fee, and other filings and services, with new Companies House fees being applied across digital and paper channels.

It’s worth noting that while many fees are rising, not all changes are upward. Certain less frequently used charges, such as some voluntary dissolution filings, are set to decrease.

These adjustments are automatic from the specified date, so any filing received on or after 1 February 2026 incurs the updated fee.

Companies that frequently form new entities or manage multiple companies and subsidiaries should review their admin budgets.

Further information is available at Companies House here.

A full list of the fee changes is here.

Final thoughts

There is no way to avoid these fee increases as company filings still need to be made in line with legislation. However, business owners and FDs should account for them when budgeting.

Changes to statutory fees are part of a broader evolution in corporate compliance. Barnes Roffe is here to help you understand the impact and plan with confidence.

REMINDER: Othe changes at Companies House – ID verification

Companies House has also introduced new identity verification requirements as part of their reforms. These changes affect directors, people with significant control (PSCs), and those filing information on behalf of companies. Find out more about compulsory identity verification in our ID verification blog here.

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