{"id":3569,"date":"2026-01-08T13:17:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/?p=3569"},"modified":"2026-01-08T13:43:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:43:43","slug":"companies-house-fee-increase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-fee-increase\/","title":{"rendered":"Companies House Fee Increase &#8211; February 2026: What UK Startups Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3570\" src=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Companies-House-Fee-Increase.webp\" alt=\"Companies House Fee Increase\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Companies-House-Fee-Increase.webp 1000w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Companies-House-Fee-Increase-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Companies-House-Fee-Increase-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Companies-House-Fee-Increase-120x80.webp 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Companies House has updated several of its fees, which are expected to take effect on February 1, 2026. These price hikes will affect business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/uk-ltd-company-formation.php\">incorporate a company in the UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The incorporation fees have been doubled from \u00a350 to \u00a3100 for digital incorporation, from \u00a371 to \u00a3124 for paper application, and from \u00a378 to \u00a3156 for same-day incorporation. Even with these price changes, the UK remains one of the cheapest countries to incorporate a company.<\/p>\n<p>This article will break down the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/companies-house\">Companies House<\/a> fee increase that entrepreneurs and business owners should know. We can also highlight the current fees against the new fees to understand the percentage of increase or decrease in prices.<\/p>\n<div class=\"takeAwayDesign\">\n<p>Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Companies House fees will increase from 1 February 2026, impacting incorporations and filings.<\/li>\n<li>Digital incorporation fees double from \u00a350 to \u00a3100, with paper filings rising even more.<\/li>\n<li>Only a few services, such as voluntary strike-off, will see reduced fees.<\/li>\n<li>Businesses should plan early or incorporate before 2026 to avoid higher costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Post Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-fee-increase\/#What_are_the_current_fees\" >What are the current fees?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-fee-increase\/#Companies_House_fee_increase_expected_on_February_1_2026\" >Companies House fee increase expected on February 1, 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-fee-increase\/#Company_incorporation_and_registration_fees\" >Company incorporation and registration fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-fee-increase\/#_Limited_partnerships\" >\u00a0Limited partnerships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-fee-increase\/#Overseas_entities\" >Overseas entities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-fee-increase\/#Community_interest_companies\" >Community interest companies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-fee-increase\/#Who_will_be_affected_by_the_fee_hikes\" >Who will be affected by the fee hikes?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-fee-increase\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_current_fees\"><\/span><strong>What are the current fees?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1577\" src=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/What-are-the-tax-implications-of-transferring-money-to-the-UK.jpg\" alt=\"What are the tax implications of transferring money to the UK\" width=\"998\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/What-are-the-tax-implications-of-transferring-money-to-the-UK.jpg 998w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/What-are-the-tax-implications-of-transferring-money-to-the-UK-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/What-are-the-tax-implications-of-transferring-money-to-the-UK-768x363.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As mentioned above, companies can currently incorporate a company with Companies House for \u00a350 digitally. For those interested in a paper application, the fee is \u00a371, while those in a hurry and needing same-day incorporation will incur \u00a378. These prices will not last long, making it essential for those interested in starting a UK company to take advantage of them.<\/p>\n<p>Companies will also be affected by the filing of statutory records. Currently, <a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/confirmation-statement-filing-service.php\">filing confirmation statements<\/a> digitally costs \u00a334, while on paper costs \u00a362.<\/p>\n<p>Mentioning just a few, many business owners have already budgeted for the current fees, but with the price hike, their pockets will be strained. This makes it essential for business owners to take advantage of the current prices and prepare for the new fees by February 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"proTipSection\">\n<div class=\"proTipContainer\">\n<div class=\"proTipIconWrapper\">\n<div class=\"proTipIcon\">i<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"proTipContent\">\n<p><strong>Pro Tip: Incorporate Before Fees Increase<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning to start a UK company, consider incorporating digitally before February 2026 to lock in the lower \u00a350 fee. Digital filings are not only cheaper but also faster and less prone to delays compared to paper applications, helping you save both time and money.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The paper application cost is always higher than the digital application cost due to increased administrative and processing requirements associated with manual handling. The digital process involves automated digital systems, which make work easier and seamless for a service to be approved, hence its affordability.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Companies_House_fee_increase_expected_on_February_1_2026\"><\/span><strong>Companies House fee increase expected on February 1, 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Below are the new fees for services with Companies House;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Company_incorporation_and_registration_fees\"><\/span><strong>Company incorporation and registration fees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<style>\n\/* Wrapper for horizontal scroll on mobile *\/<br \/>.table-slider {<br \/>  overflow-x: auto;<br \/>  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;<br \/>  margin: 20px 0;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>\/* Table styling *\/<br \/>.table-slider table {<br \/>  width: 100%;<br \/>  min-width: 700px;<br \/>  border-collapse: collapse;<br \/>  font-size: 14px;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>\/* Header *\/<br \/>.table-slider th {<br \/>  background: #f5f5f5;<br \/>  font-weight: 600;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>\/* Cells *\/<br \/>.table-slider th,<br \/>.table-slider td {<br \/>  border: 1px solid #ddd;<br \/>  padding: 10px;<br \/>  text-align: left;<br \/>  white-space: nowrap;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>\/* Mobile hint text *\/<br \/>.scroll-hint {<br \/>  display: none;<br \/>  font-size: 13px;<br \/>  color: #666;<br \/>  margin-bottom: 6px;<br \/>}<\/p>\n<p>\/* Show hint only on small screens *\/<br \/>@media (max-width: 768px) {<br \/>  .scroll-hint {<br \/>    display: block;<br \/>  }<br \/>}<br \/><\/style>\n<div class=\"table-slider\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Service<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Channel<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Current Fee<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>New Fee<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Incorporation<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Digital<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a350<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a3100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Incorporation<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Paper<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a371<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a3124<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Same-Day Incorporation<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Digital (software only)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a378<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a3156<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Confirmation Statement<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Digital<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a334<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Confirmation Statement<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Paper<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a362<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a3110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Change of Name (Same Day)<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Digital<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a383<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a385<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Change of Name<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Digital<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a320<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a320<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Change of Name<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Paper<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a330<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a330<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Administrative Restoration<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Paper<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a3468<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a3341<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Voluntary Strike Off<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Paper<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a344<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a318<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Voluntary Strike Off<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Digital<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a333<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a313<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Limited_partnerships\"><\/span>\u00a0<strong>Limited partnerships<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 500px;\" width=\"594\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 43px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 43px; text-align: center;\" width=\"205\"><strong>Service<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 43px; text-align: center;\" width=\"197\"><strong>Channel<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 43px; text-align: center;\" width=\"192\"><strong>New fee<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 75px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 75px; text-align: center;\" width=\"205\">Registration of a limited partnership<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 75px; text-align: center;\" width=\"197\">Paper<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 75px; text-align: center;\" width=\"192\">\u00a3124<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 201px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 201px; text-align: center;\" width=\"205\">\u201cAnnual fee\u201d for Scottish limited partnership (registration of all relevant documents delivered during a relevant period, payable on the registration of a confirmation statement)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 201px; text-align: center;\" width=\"197\">Paper<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 201px; text-align: center;\" width=\"192\">\u00a3110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 75px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 75px; text-align: center;\" width=\"205\">\u201cAnnual fee\u201d for Scottish limited partnership<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 75px; text-align: center;\" width=\"197\">Digital (upload service)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 75px; text-align: center;\" width=\"192\">\u00a3110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 106px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 106px; text-align: center;\" width=\"205\">Designation as a private fund LP (after the LP has been registered)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 106px; text-align: center;\" width=\"197\">Paper<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 106px; text-align: center;\" width=\"192\">\u00a330<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overseas_entities\"><\/span><strong>Overseas entities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>All filings for the Register of Overseas Entities must be filed digitally. The only exception is for those who have protected status or a pending protection application. This group will need to pay a separate paper fee.<\/p>\n<table width=\"593\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"201\"><strong>Services<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"198\"><strong>Channel<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"194\"><strong>New fee<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"201\">Registration of an overseas entity<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"198\">Digital<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"194\">\u00a3250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"201\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"198\">Paper<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"194\">\u00a3528<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"201\">Update fee<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"198\">Digital<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"194\">\u00a3134<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"201\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"198\">Paper<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"194\">\u00a3268<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"201\">Application for removal<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"198\">Digital<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"194\">\u00a3301<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"201\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"198\">Paper<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"194\">\u00a3602<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_interest_companies\"><\/span><strong>Community interest companies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<table width=\"592\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"202\"><strong>Service<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"197\"><strong>Channel<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"193\"><strong>New fee<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"202\">Incorporation<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"197\">Digital<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"193\">\u00a3115<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"202\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"197\">Paper<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"193\">\u00a3139<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>With the above Companies House fee increase, we can see that some services\u2019 costs will increase while others will decrease. The fees reflect the cost of Companies House delivering its service and the new powers that were bestowed upon it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_will_be_affected_by_the_fee_hikes\"><\/span><strong>Who will be affected by the fee hikes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1714\" src=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Who-needs-a-registered-address-UK.jpg\" alt=\"Who needs\" width=\"1000\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Who-needs-a-registered-address-UK.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Who-needs-a-registered-address-UK-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Who-needs-a-registered-address-UK-768x383.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>New incorporations<\/strong>: If you will be <a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/uk-ltd-company-formation.php\">incorporating a UK company<\/a> after February 1<sup>st<\/sup>, 2026, you will be affected by the new fees. The new incorporations will incur \u00a3100 digitally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Existing companies<\/strong>: The already registered companies will be affected by a fee hike in filing statutory records or accessing certain services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Company formation agents<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/uk-ltd-company-formation.php\">UK company Formation agents<\/a> and third-party services will need to adjust their fees to accommodate the new Companies House fees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Paper filers<\/strong>: Those who use paper applications to incorporate or file statutory records will be highly affected.<\/p>\n<p>To summarise, the Companies House fee increase is not a small bump, meaning it will significantly impact companies&#8217; finances. While Companies House adjusts its fees, the UK remains a cost-effective country for company incorporation. This jump in prices means that businesses need to act fast and plan to avoid surprises and manage costs effectively.<\/p>\n<p>To take advantage of the current costs, BusinAssist offers incorporation services, filing of statutory records, <a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/company-closure-dissolution.php\">company closure<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/company-name-change.php\">change of company name<\/a>, among several services. You can take advantage of the current services before the year ends.<\/p>\n<p>Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@businassist.com\">info@businassist.com<\/a> and take advantage of the current prices.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Q: How much more will it cost to form a company after the February\u202f2026 fee increase?<br \/>\nAns:<\/strong> It will cost you double the current amount to incorporate a company in February 2026. The current cost of forming a company digitally is \u00a350; after the price hike, it will be \u00a3100. If you choose a paper application, the fee has increased from \u00a371 to \u00a3124.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Does the fee rise affect digital filings, paper filings, or both?<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Ans: <\/strong>The fee rise is affecting both digital and paper filings. For instance, filing a <a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/confirmation-statement-filing-service.php\">confirmation statement<\/a> digitally will rise from \u00a334 to \u00a350, while paper filing will increase from \u00a362 to \u00a3110. This encourages more online submissions to support the transparency and fight economic crime championed under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (EECTA).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: If I plan to start a company soon, should I incorporate before 1 Feb 2026 to save money?<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Yes, if you are planning to incorporate a company soon and save money, it is essential to do it before 1 February 2026. Incorporating a company after February 2026 means you will incur double the current incorporation fees (\u00a350) to register your company.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Do existing companies also pay more, or is the increase only for new incorporations?<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Existing companies will be affected by the Companies House fee hike through filing services. 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Here\u2019s How to Find Them<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/companies-house-default-address\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Everything You Need to Know About Companies House Default Address<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/uk-bank-holidays-in-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">How Many Bank Holidays Are There in 2026? Full UK List by Region<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businassist.com\/blog\/small-business-ideas-to-start-in-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">50 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2026: Low Investment and High Potential<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How much more will it cost to form a company after the February\u202f2026 fee increase?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"It will cost you double the current amount to incorporate a company in February 2026. The current cost of forming a company digitally is \u00a350; after the price hike, it will be \u00a3100. 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