# Confirmation Statement (New Annual Return) **URL:** https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/c/confirmation-statement-new-annual-return/7.md?page=1 [Latest](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [PSC Exemptions and submitting PSC information outside the Confirmation Statement](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/psc-exemptions-and-submitting-psc-information-outside-the-confirmation-statement/322)
**Author:** [@paddy\_ohara](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/paddy_ohara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 9:22am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/psc-exemptions-and-submitting-psc-information-outside-the-confirmation-statement/322 "2017-06-07T09:22:07Z")
Hi, With regards to the PSC Exemption flags on the Confirmation Statement, now that it will no longer be possible to submit PSC information on the Confirmation Statement how will Companies House expect users to submit t… --- ## [CompanyData v33rc1 CompanyStatement and PSCStatementNotification values](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/companydata-v33rc1-companystatement-and-pscstatementnotification-values/303)
**Author:** [@paddy\_ohara](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/paddy_ohara)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2017, 1:22pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/companydata-v33rc1-companystatement-and-pscstatementnotification-values/303 "2017-05-05T13:22:31Z")
Hi, when comparing the schema for CompanyData between version 3-2 and 3-3-rc1 I have noticed that the elements for CompanyStatement and PSCStatementNotification are no longer of type CompanyLevelStatementType or PSCLeve… --- ## [Release Candidate CS01 Schema for use from 26 June 2017](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/release-candidate-cs01-schema-for-use-from-26-june-2017/304)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2017, 9:18am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/release-candidate-cs01-schema-for-use-from-26-june-2017/304 "2017-04-11T09:18:39Z")
The new “release candidate” draft schema for the post 26 June 2017 CS01 is now available and can be accessed here: http://xmlgw.companieshouse.gov.uk/v1-0/schema/forms/ConfirmationStatement-v1-1-rc1.xsd A basic CS01 sc… --- ## [CS01 (PSC) Validation Changes - February 2017](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/cs01-psc-validation-changes-february-2017/291)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 11:24am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/cs01-psc-validation-changes-february-2017/291 "2017-02-17T11:24:41Z")
I am pleased to confirm that we have now relaxed our internal validation criteria to allow additional / multiple PSC related options in a single CS01 filing. For information, I have included examples below of what is no… --- ## [Submit SIC Codes on an LLCS01](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/submit-sic-codes-on-an-llcs01/287)
**Author:** [@PJ\_O\_Neill](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/PJ_O_Neill)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 9:35am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/submit-sic-codes-on-an-llcs01/287 "2017-02-07T09:35:38Z")
Do Companies House permit the submission of SIC Codes on the LLCS01 when submitting a confirmation statement for an LLP? --- ## [CS01 Schema Changes - June 2017](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/cs01-schema-changes-june-2017/284)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 2:59pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/cs01-schema-changes-june-2017/284 "2017-01-27T14:59:34Z")
As a result of the changes required by the EU Fourth Money Laundering Directive from the summer, the CS01 will no longer be the vehicle for advising / changing / withdrawing PSC officer / statement data. It will only be… --- ## [Partial cessations](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/partial-cessations/281)
**Author:** [@yanokidding](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/yanokidding)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2016, 12:33pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/partial-cessations/281 "2016-12-21T12:33:02Z")
Hi Guys Consider a case where John Doe is a shareholder with 75% ownership and 75% voting rights and therefore has Ability to remove board of directors. Some shares are transferred out and he becomes a 25% ownership and… --- ## [When to send statement withdrawals](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/when-to-send-statement-withdrawals/276)
**Author:** [@kamranarshad](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/kamranarshad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2016, 7:40am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/when-to-send-statement-withdrawals/276 "2016-12-21T07:40:54Z")
I have one simple question if its possible could someone please help with this, when do you send a statement withdrawal. Do you send it with PSC changes and cessation? --- ## [Changes to Individual PSC Details - Electronic change to 790 ZF Exemption and DOB](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/changes-to-individual-psc-details-electronic-change-to-790-zf-exemption-and-dob/258)
**Author:** [@paddy\_ohara](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/paddy_ohara)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 5:08pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/changes-to-individual-psc-details-electronic-change-to-790-zf-exemption-and-dob/258 "2016-11-07T17:08:53Z")
Hi, the schema for the Confirmation Statement or PSC Changes does not appear to allow for any changes to be reported electronically in the Section 790 ZF Exemption or in the Date of Birth for an individual PSC. Are the… --- ## [Company Data Download - Question Mark (?) displayed instead of £ symbol](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/company-data-download-question-mark-displayed-instead-of-symbol/230)
**Author:** [@marie\_mccarville](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/marie_mccarville)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 10:16am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/company-data-download-question-mark-displayed-instead-of-symbol/230 "2016-10-18T10:16:14Z")
Hi All, When downloading Company Information as part of the Confirmation Statement we are finding an issue with the Share Class descriptions. In some instances we are seeing a question mark (?) instead of a £ symbol. … --- ## [Confirmation Statement Payment](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-statement-payment/262)
**Author:** [@mukhtiarsingh](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/mukhtiarsingh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2016, 10:38am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-statement-payment/262 "2016-10-12T10:38:47Z")
Can anyone help me to find out how to pay HMRC using API , is there any API to pay fee for the confirmation statement. Thanks --- ## [Changes to Individual PSC Details - Residential Address](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/changes-to-individual-psc-details-residential-address/255)
**Author:** [@paddy\_ohara](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/paddy_ohara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2016, 1:57pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/changes-to-individual-psc-details-residential-address/255 "2016-10-03T13:57:37Z")
Hi, The validation published for the individual PSC changes (http://xmlalpha.companieshouse.gov.uk/validation\_html/psc-change-individual.html) has the following validation added: Cannot change residential address if se… --- ## [Changes to Corporate PSC details - PSCCompanyIdentification](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/changes-to-corporate-psc-details-psccompanyidentification/254)
**Author:** [@paddy\_ohara](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/paddy_ohara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 8:53am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/changes-to-corporate-psc-details-psccompanyidentification/254 "2016-09-28T08:53:39Z")
Hi, With regards to submitting changes for Corporate PSC entities where any of the PSCCompanyIdentification information has changed; The schema seems to suggest that the LawGoverned and LegalForm nodes are mandatory. D… --- ## [Confirmation Statement rejection - Total aggregate amount unpaid is required](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-statement-rejection-total-aggregate-amount-unpaid-is-required/251)
**Author:** [@marie\_mccarville](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/marie_mccarville)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2016, 10:53am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-statement-rejection-total-aggregate-amount-unpaid-is-required/251 "2016-09-27T10:53:22Z")
Hi All, We have encountered a problem with the Confirmation Statement when confirming that the Statement of Capital information held at Companies House is correct. When reporting to Companies House that the Statement o… --- ## [CS01 statements with a StatementNotification and StatementWithdrawal in the same form](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/cs01-statements-with-a-statementnotification-and-statementwithdrawal-in-the-same-form/253)
**Author:** [@mathew\_hooper](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/mathew_hooper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2016, 9:06am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/cs01-statements-with-a-statementnotification-and-statementwithdrawal-in-the-same-form/253 "2016-09-27T09:06:33Z")
Hi, I was led to believe it was not possible to post a statement notification and withdrawal within the same statement but I tried it this morning on the test server and it validated and passed without any issues. Here… --- ## [Confirmation Statement and PSC statements](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-statement-and-psc-statements/257)
**Author:** [@philip](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/philip)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2016, 1:08pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-statement-and-psc-statements/257 "2016-09-26T13:08:58Z")
Further to Simon’s recent email to say that it is now possible to software file a CS01 with PSC statements that start and end within one “confirmation statement” period for clarity to ensure we amend our system correctly… --- ## [Filing PSC changes electronically](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/filing-psc-changes-electronically/90)
**Author:** [@adam\_rook](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/adam_rook)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2016, 6:27am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/filing-psc-changes-electronically/90 "2016-09-15T06:27:52Z")
I’ve been asked by Simon to post this email trail on the forum for feedback: Original question (email 4th May): Whilst working through the Confirmation statement specifications we have a key question (see point 1) for … --- ## [Confirmation Statement: Submiting a change that is prior to the PSC Notification Date](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-statement-submiting-a-change-that-is-prior-to-the-psc-notification-date/252)
**Author:** [@PJ\_O\_Neill](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/PJ_O_Neill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 11:04am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-statement-submiting-a-change-that-is-prior-to-the-psc-notification-date/252 "2016-09-09T11:04:00Z")
In the scenario where, for example, I notify CH of a new PSC and their notification date as 1 Sept 2016, but I subsequently discover that the PSC satisfies another condition from 1 August 2016 Will Companies House valid… --- ## [Confirmation Statement: Multiple PSC Changes](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-statement-multiple-psc-changes/242)
**Author:** [@PJ\_O\_Neill](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/PJ_O_Neill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2016, 10:31am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-statement-multiple-psc-changes/242 "2016-09-07T10:31:32Z")
If I have a RLE who, since the last confirmation statement, has undergone a change to their address, and a change to their legal form, and a change to their nature of control, all on different dates, do Companies House r… --- ## [Does the confirmation statement due date update whenever you make a new filing?](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/does-the-confirmation-statement-due-date-update-whenever-you-make-a-new-filing/157)
**Author:** [@jaredt](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/jaredt)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 1:03pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/does-the-confirmation-statement-due-date-update-whenever-you-make-a-new-filing/157 "2016-08-31T13:03:26Z")
Hi, I just want to confirm that the confirmation statement will act like the annual return. That is, once you file a confirmation statement, the due date for the next confirmation statement is 1 year and 28 days from th… --- ## [Confirmation Statement Guidance](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-statement-guidance/121)
**Author:** [@npreece](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/npreece)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 8:27am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-statement-guidance/121 "2016-08-25T08:27:03Z")
Please see some guidance, below, from our Policy Advisors on Confirmation Statements. thanks Nigel Preece Legislation only allows a single confirmation statement to be made for a confirmation period, so we cannot acce… --- ## [Policy Question: Confirmation Statement](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/policy-question-confirmation-statement/243)
**Author:** [@PJ\_O\_Neill](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/PJ_O_Neill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 8:23am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/policy-question-confirmation-statement/243 "2016-08-25T08:23:40Z")
This is more of a policy question… when/if the 4th European anti-money-laundering directive is adopted in the UK in June 2017, I see commentators report that rather than having a responsibility to report PSC updates annu… --- ## [Confirmation statement error 604](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-statement-error-604/241)
**Author:** [@info](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/info)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 10:32am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-statement-error-604/241 "2016-08-23T10:32:34Z")
hi I send this code to xml gateway for confirmation statement and receiving an error Can someone help me? someone perfect example of this code have? my write this code with php \ **Author:** [@PJ\_O\_Neill](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/PJ_O_Neill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2016, 6:57am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/section-790-zf-exemption/237 "2016-08-19T06:57:06Z") Could Companies House tell me if a PSC Individual has a Section 790 ZF Exemption, is the Usual Residential Address for that PSC still required to be submitted on the electronic Confirmation Statement? --- ## [Clarification on the use of element "CompanyType"](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/clarification-on-the-use-of-element-companytype/217)
**Author:** [@marie\_mccarville](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/marie_mccarville)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 11:45am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/clarification-on-the-use-of-element-companytype/217 "2016-08-01T11:45:00Z")
Hi, As part of the Company Data Download we are making use of the CompanyType element where a Company Number includes a jurisdictional prefix i.e SC000000. In this scenario we our Company Data Download Request will inc… --- ## [Unchanged PSC details](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/unchanged-psc-details/223)
**Author:** [@PJ\_O\_Neill](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/PJ_O_Neill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2016, 9:16am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/unchanged-psc-details/223 "2016-07-19T09:16:26Z")
Can you please confirm that if my Company PSC details remain unchanged from one confirmation statement to the next, then apart from the first confirmation statement where I notify Companies House of the Company PSC detai… --- ## [XML failed schema validation: XML error](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/xml-failed-schema-validation-xml-error/194)
**Author:** [@klutchumun](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/klutchumun)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2016, 8:34am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/xml-failed-schema-validation-xml-error/194 "2016-07-14T08:34:54Z")
Hello I’m getting the below error when submitting a new incorporation, the xml worked fine on the xmlbeta XML failed schema validation: XML error: Fatal error encountered during schema scan line 46 column 263 line 46 … --- ## [Company Data Request v3.1](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/company-data-request-v3-1/83)
**Author:** [@adam\_rook](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/adam_rook)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2016, 1:23pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/company-data-request-v3-1/83 "2016-07-13T13:23:30Z")
When will we be able to test the changes for the CompanyData schema v3.1? We have been informed by Simon that this is not currently available on the ALPHA stage, and to post here for an update as to when it will be avai… --- ## [Confirmation Statement - Failed Test Submissions](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-statement-failed-test-submissions/214)
**Author:** [@marie\_mccarville](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/marie_mccarville)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2016, 6:29am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-statement-failed-test-submissions/214 "2016-07-11T06:29:18Z")
Hi, Today when we attempt to file a test submission of the confirmation statement we receive the following response: ERROR Type: fatal Code: 9999 Details: You cannot file a Confirmation statement with a date before … --- ## [WithdrawalDate on PSC StatementWithdrawal](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/withdrawaldate-on-psc-statementwithdrawal/206)
**Author:** [@PJ\_O\_Neill](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/PJ_O_Neill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 7:23am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/withdrawaldate-on-psc-statementwithdrawal/206 "2016-07-06T07:23:23Z")
When providing a WithdrawalDate on the StatementWithdrawal in the PSCs section of the Confirmation Statement, should I provide the actual date that the Statement ceased to apply, or would Companies House regard the Withd… [Previous page](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/c/confirmation-statement-new-annual-return/7.md) [Next page](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/c/confirmation-statement-new-annual-return/7.md?page=2)