Rising Compliance Costs

Is Your Business Prepared?

Companies House has implemented updated filing fees, increasing the cost of several key services. While these changes may appear modest in isolation, they reflect a wider shift towards higher compliance costs for UK businesses.

For digital filings, the cost of incorporation has risen from £50 to £100. Same day incorporation has increased from £78 to £156. The confirmation statement fee has moved from £34 to £50. The only reduction is voluntary strike off, which has decreased from £33 to £13.

Paper filings have seen even sharper increases. Paper incorporation has risen from £71 to £124. Paper confirmation statements have increased from £62 to £110. Paper strike off has reduced from £44 to £18.

What does this mean in practice?

Firstly, compliance costs are rising. Businesses that treat statutory filings as an afterthought will feel the impact more frequently. Secondly, the increases reinforce the importance of digital processes and proactive planning. Leaving filings late or relying on paper submissions is now significantly more expensive.

More broadly, this is another reminder that the regulatory environment is tightening. Administrative costs, penalties, and filing requirements are becoming more structured and more robust.

For growing businesses, this is not just about paying higher fees. It is about ensuring that compliance is embedded within a well managed finance function. Strong governance protects reputation, reduces risk, and supports long term growth.

If your business is scaling, now is the time to review how compliance sits within your wider financial structure. Clarity and control are no longer optional. They are essential.

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