Companies House Announces Fee Increases for Community Interest Companies from February 2026
- Nov 14, 2025
- 2 min read
Published: 13 November 2025
The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies has released an update confirming that Companies House filing fees for Community Interest Companies (CICs) will increase from 1 February 2026. The revised fees apply to new incorporations and reflect wider changes to Companies House’s cost-recovery framework.
Updated CIC Incorporation Fees from 1 February 2026
The new fees will apply as follows:
Online incorporation: increasing from £65 to £115
Paper incorporation: increasing from £86 to £139
These adjustments form part of the ongoing modernisation of the UK’s corporate regulatory system, particularly following the enactment of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. The revised fees are intended to support Companies House’s expanded role, including the introduction of identity verification, enhanced data analysis capabilities and more robust enforcement powers.
Further detail on the full set of fee changes can be found in the official government announcement.
Reminder: Identity Verification Requirements Rolling Out from 18 November 2025
Earlier this year Companies House confirmed that mandatory identity verification will begin on 18 November 2025, with a staged 12-month implementation period covering:
new directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs) on incorporation or appointment;
existing directors, who must confirm verification at their next confirmation statement;
existing PSCs, who must complete verification within their specified 14-day period.
This reform aims to significantly improve the accuracy and integrity of the companies register. Individuals will verify their identity either via GOV.UK One Login or through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).
CCS Law has previously published a detailed overview of the identity verification framework, available here: Companies House Launches Voluntary Identity Verification Ahead of Mandatory Changes in Autumn 2025.
Observations
These developments, fee increases for CIC incorporations and phased identity verification, are part of a broader transformation of the UK corporate landscape. Together they mark a continued shift towards stronger transparency standards, greater reliability of corporate data, and enhanced confidence in the UK’s business environment.
CCS Law is closely observing the implementation timelines and associated guidance to ensure businesses, social enterprises and professional stakeholders remain well-informed as these changes take effect.
