There is a significant change taking effect from 1 February 2026, with Companies House announcing several filing fee increases that mean submissions will cost more.
With the changes just months away, you need to know how much the fees have increased and factor the cost increases into your planning, so you have the funds in place.
What fees will change from February 2026?
From 1 February 2026, the annual filing fee will increase for both digital and physical submissions. A number of submission fees are going to rise, including incorporation fees, the annual filing fee, ACSP registration and registering an overseas’ company’s UK branch.
For existing businesses on the Companies House, the annual filing fee will rise. Digital submissions will rise from £34 to £50, while the physical filing fee will increase to £110, up from £62.
For new registers on the Companies House database, incorporating your business digitally will see the digital fee double from £50 to £100. Physical submissions for incorporating your business will also rise from £71 to £124.
Incorporating on the same day will also see a fee increase, doubling from £78 to £156 for digital submissions. Alongside this, ASCP registrations will rise to £63, up from £55 and registering the UK branch of an overseas company will cost more, with fees increasing to £124, up from £71.
Why have Companies House increased its filing fees?
Companies House have increased its fees to support its continued innovation plans.
They want to continue providing a streamlined, efficient service and the increase in fees will help them with investment upgrades in their current technology and support the Insolvency Service with its legal obligations and enforcement activity.
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 has given Companies House additional powers to improve transparency and ensure reliability in the data they collect and what individuals register.
How will the fee changes impact businesses?
Businesses need to prepare for the upcoming changes, ensuring their current financial position can manage the increases when they do take effect.
Factoring in the changes will help you manage the changes effectively and mitigate the increase when you do need to file information with Companies House.
The increase means you will need to adjust your financial plan, budget and set aside additional funds to ensure you can file information on time.
Failing to submit information on time puts you and your company at risk of fines and sanctions.
You may also choose to discuss submitting information digitally and look at implementing processes to do that. Companies House are keen to see businesses adopt more innovative, digital services, which is why the physical filing fees are much more expensive.
It is more cost-effective for your business to submit information digitally, so it is worth considering how that would work and what to implement within your company processes.
How we can support your business
If you need advice and support ahead of the fee changes, our expert team of accountants are here to support you.
We’ll discuss the changes with you, how they impact your business and offer tailored advice that supports your business and helps you plan for the increase in fees.
Our experienced team can help you budget, plan and build a clear picture of your company’s finances so you don’t get caught out by the fee changes and can prepare ahead of time.
To find out more about our accounting services and how we support businesses, head to our website to submit an enquiry form or call our team on 01277 245300.