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**Author:** [@system](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2015, 5:19pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/welcome-to-companies-house-xml-gateway-developer-forum/8 "2015-01-22T17:19:31Z")
Welcome! This forum is for developers who are using the Companies House XML Gateway. It should be used to post issues, ask questions or generally discuss anything related to the XML Gateway. --- ## [No response to test account request after 17 working days](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/no-response-to-test-account-request-after-17-working-days/1943)
**Author:** [@user80](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user80)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 12:29am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/no-response-to-test-account-request-after-17-working-days/1943 "2026-10-02T00:29:07Z")
I’m a software developer building statutory accounts filing to the XML Gateway (micro-entity FRS 105 and small FRS 102 Section 1A), and I’d appreciate some guidance on the test account process. On 16 July 2026 I emailed… --- ## [No acknowledgment for test account application sent 15/09](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/no-acknowledgment-for-test-account-application-sent-15-09/1947)
**Author:** [@user93](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user93)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/no-acknowledgment-for-test-account-application-sent-15-09/1947 "2026-09-28T19:56:17Z")
Hi team, I emailed xml@companieshouse.gov.uk on 15/09 at 20:59 to request a test account but haven’t received an automated acknowledgment or a reply. The request was under Murgese Ltd (company number 13464940). Could a… --- ## [Requesting test presenter credentials — micro-entity (FRS 105) iXBRL accounts filing](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/requesting-test-presenter-credentials-micro-entity-frs-105-ixbrl-accounts-filing/1946)
**Author:** [@user86](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user86)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/requesting-test-presenter-credentials-micro-entity-frs-105-ixbrl-accounts-filing/1946 "2026-08-20T20:34:29Z")
Hi team, We’re building commercial accounting software (RegNexus Books, operated by RegNexus Limited, company no. 17280006) and want to file statutory micro-entity accounts (FRS 105) in iXBRL through the XML Gateway on … --- ## [Polling an accounts submission "GetSubmissionStatus" returned 504](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/polling-an-accounts-submission-getsubmissionstatus-returned-504/1937)
**Author:** [@philip1](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/philip1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 9:05am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/polling-an-accounts-submission-getsubmissionstatus-returned-504/1937 "2026-06-12T09:05:16Z")
Anyone know how we should handle this, presume we continue to poll for status as the submission was accepted onto the Queue. The response was: GetSubmissionStatus 504 fatal Too many requests submitted --- ## [Companies House accounts reforms - implementation update](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/companies-house-accounts-reforms-implementation-update/1936)
**Author:** [@kadach](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/kadach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/companies-house-accounts-reforms-implementation-update/1936 "2026-06-09T13:52:48Z")
Dear all, The government has now confirmed how the Companies House accounts reforms measures set out in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Act 2023 will be implemented. This follows a pause in implemen… --- ## [Authorisation Failure 502 with Test Credentials — Need Test eFiling Presenter Account for Accounts Filing](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/authorisation-failure-502-with-test-credentials-need-test-efiling-presenter-account-for-accounts-filing/1933)
**Author:** [@user76](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user76)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 1:46am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/authorisation-failure-502-with-test-credentials-need-test-efiling-presenter-account-for-accounts-filing/1933 "2026-05-20T01:46:42Z")
Hi, I am building QuickXBRL , a software filing platform for UK micro-entity FRS 105 iXBRL accounts, and I am stuck on Authorisation Failure (Error 502) when testing accounts submission via the XML Gateway. What I have… --- ## ['Authorisation Failure' during testing](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/authorisation-failure-during-testing/1927)
**Author:** [@Lee](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/Lee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 4:04pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/authorisation-failure-during-testing/1927 "2026-04-09T16:04:25Z")
After attempting a number of permutations, it’s time to reach out for help. This is the request payload that we’re sending: \ \ **Author:** [@user14](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/academy-charities-will-get-a-companies-house-or-charity-number-or-will-xml-require-changes/1926 "2026-04-02T14:33:13Z") I was just reading through the TIS\_for\_accounts 5.9\_\_003\_.odt and it mentions that Academy Trusts are going to be enabled for accounts filing through the Companies House Gateway (if I understood correctly) and that the m… --- ## [GovTalk Form Submission to ammend Accounts / new accounts?](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/govtalk-form-submission-to-ammend-accounts-new-accounts/1924)
**Author:** [@JohnLeeDevelops](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/JohnLeeDevelops)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/govtalk-form-submission-to-ammend-accounts-new-accounts/1924 "2026-03-31T06:40:49Z")
Hi I’m trying to upload/ammend my accounts to Companies House I get the following error And I am confused. FormIdentifier does not match content in Form element. Also is there a test server I can use for development. M… --- ## [8023 ef documents not found CS01](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/8023-ef-documents-not-found-cs01/1609)
**Author:** [@nooka](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/nooka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/8023-ef-documents-not-found-cs01/1609 "2026-03-20T12:40:33Z")
Hello Everyone, We submitted a CS01 using the XML Gateway, and it has been successfully updated in Companies House. However, when we try to retrieve the status using the getSubmissionStatus endpoint, we are encountering… --- ## [CS01 - Confirmation And Verification Statement rejected with code 11686](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/cs01-confirmation-and-verification-statement-rejected-with-code-11686/1922)
**Author:** [@user67](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user67)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 1:32pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/cs01-confirmation-and-verification-statement-rejected-with-code-11686/1922 "2026-03-14T13:32:41Z")
Hello, We are submitting a ConfirmationAndVerificationStatement (CS01) filing through the XML Gateway and are consistently receiving the following rejection: Reject code: 11686 Description: If your company has not ha… --- ## [502 - Authorisation Failure](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/502-authorisation-failure/1921)
**Author:** [@user69](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user69)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 12:35am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/502-authorisation-failure/1921 "2026-03-03T00:35:10Z")
Hi, i am trying to follow CompanyIncorporation-v3-8.xsd and submit a test company incorporation. I have gone through the forums and tried and multiple different combinations. It seems I keep getting Auth errors even tho… --- ## [Maintenance Window - Thursday 5th March](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/maintenance-window-thursday-5th-march/1919)
**Author:** [@kadach](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/kadach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/maintenance-window-thursday-5th-march/1919 "2026-03-02T13:37:35Z")
Dear all, We have a maintenance window booked in for Wednesday 4th March from 6pm until 5th March 6am. As a result, you may experience disruption to WebFiling (EWF) and Software Filing (XML Gateway). XML submissions wi… --- ## [Is There Any Way to Validate the Personal Code Before Incorporation Submission?](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/is-there-any-way-to-validate-the-personal-code-before-incorporation-submission/1917)
**Author:** [@user67](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user67)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 10:08am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/is-there-any-way-to-validate-the-personal-code-before-incorporation-submission/1917 "2026-03-02T10:08:53Z")
We recently faced an incorporation rejection because the customer submitted an invalid Personal Code. At the time of submission, everything else in the IN01 was correct and aligned with the XML schema. The rejection onl… --- ## [Clarification Required on Nature of Control for Company Limited by Shares](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/clarification-required-on-nature-of-control-for-company-limited-by-shares/1918)
**Author:** [@user66](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user66)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 7:54pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/clarification-required-on-nature-of-control-for-company-limited-by-shares/1918 "2026-02-26T19:54:13Z")
For a company limited by shares, could you please confirm whether we are required to submit only the standard nature of control fields (share ownership, voting rights, director appointment/removal rights, and other signi… --- ## [Inconsistent error messages from ZIP file validator](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/inconsistent-error-messages-from-zip-file-validator/1829)
**Author:** [@user49](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user49)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/inconsistent-error-messages-from-zip-file-validator/1829 "2026-02-16T13:27:40Z")
I have been trying unsuccessfully to upload a package accounts ZIP file for a CIC with both CIC34 and accounts tagged XHTML files in separate directories. Just in case, I have checked the validity of the accounts file a… --- ## [Personal Code Rejection After XML Gateway Acceptance](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/personal-code-rejection-after-xml-gateway-acceptance/1913)
**Author:** [@user66](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user66)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/personal-code-rejection-after-xml-gateway-acceptance/1913 "2026-02-16T13:23:51Z")
We are currently submitting company incorporation filings via the XML Gateway, and in a recent submission the XML request was accepted successfully by the Gateway without any validation errors; however, when we later che… --- ## [Companies House XML Gateway – “XML failed schema validation line 16 column 155” on IN01 v3.8 submission (GovTalkMessage Body issue)](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/companies-house-xml-gateway-xml-failed-schema-validation-line-16-column-155-on-in01-v3-8-submission-govtalkmessage-body-issue/1888)
**Author:** [@MrHamza](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/MrHamza)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/companies-house-xml-gateway-xml-failed-schema-validation-line-16-column-155-on-in01-v3-8-submission-govtalkmessage-body-issue/1888 "2026-02-12T17:04:00Z")
Hello everyone, I’m integrating with the Companies House XML Gateway for submitting IN01 company incorporations using the new CompanyIncorporation-v3-8 schema. I have a test Presenter ID and Authentication Value directl… --- ## [Maintenance Window - Saturday 7th February](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/maintenance-window-saturday-7th-february/1912)
**Author:** [@kadach](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/kadach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/maintenance-window-saturday-7th-february/1912 "2026-02-02T13:55:42Z")
We have a maintenance window booked in for Saturday 7th February from 9am until 12pm. As a result, WebFiling (EWF) and Software Filing (XML Gateway) will be unavailable. Thanks, KAJ --- ## [Implementation timeline for presenter measures – update](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/implementation-timeline-for-presenter-measures-update/1907)
**Author:** [@kadach](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/kadach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 11:26am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/implementation-timeline-for-presenter-measures-update/1907 "2026-01-19T11:26:04Z")
The Economic crime and corporate transparency (ECCT) Act introduced new requirements for identity verification. From 18 November 2025, identity verification became a legal requirement - anyone setting up, running, owning… --- ## [Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/authorised-corporate-service-provider-acsp/1905)
**Author:** [@frank](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/frank)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/authorised-corporate-service-provider-acsp/1905 "2026-01-13T14:52:56Z")
Can an ACSP, albeit registered for AML with HMRC, really a) Be Dormant b) Have a registered office in a business centre within a BizSpace Business Centre c) Have a foreign national, usually resident ove… --- ## [2026 FRC Taxonomies Update](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/2026-frc-taxonomies-update/1903)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 11:48am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/2026-frc-taxonomies-update/1903 "2025-12-22T11:48:56Z")
Taxonomies At the beginning of April 2026, we will be releasing the 2026 FRC taxonomy suite. From then, this means Companies House will accept accounts submissions using the following FRC taxonomy suites: 2026, 2025, 2… --- ## [Emergency Maintenance Window - Wednesday 17th December](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/emergency-maintenance-window-wednesday-17th-december/1902)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 12:47pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/emergency-maintenance-window-wednesday-17th-december/1902 "2025-12-16T12:47:04Z")
We have an emergency maintenance window booked in for Wednesday 17th December from 13:00 until 14:30. As a consequence, during this time there may be some possible disruption to both Web-Filing and XML. SDN --- ## [PSC Related Data - Important Clarification](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/psc-related-data-important-clarification/1834)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 12:04pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/psc-related-data-important-clarification/1834 "2025-12-10T12:04:58Z")
\*There has been an incorrect update to a number of PSC related data items on the live schema page: https://xmlgw.companieshouse.gov.uk/SchemaStatus The schemas incorrectly updated are: baseTypes-v3-7.xsd PSCStatement… --- ## [CS01 electronic filings being rejected - director name not being recognised](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/cs01-electronic-filings-being-rejected-director-name-not-being-recognised/1862)
**Author:** [@oliver](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/oliver)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 10:54am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/cs01-electronic-filings-being-rejected-director-name-not-being-recognised/1862 "2025-12-09T10:54:48Z")
Just adding this to the forum as it has been raised already directly with CH who have confirmed that there is an issue. We are seeing a number of CS01 filings rejected because CH thinks the name in the CS01 does not mat… --- ## [Submissions with crashes when submitted](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/submissions-with-crashes-when-submitted/1887)
**Author:** [@pedro](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/pedro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 1:51pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/submissions-with-crashes-when-submitted/1887 "2025-12-08T13:51:19Z")
We’ve just had two simple submissions fail and we’re not sure why. Is anyone else seeing similar issues? The failures were for OfficerChangeDetails and OfficerResignation \ \OfficerChangeDetails\ **Author:** [@user56](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/how-to-include-both-directors-and-members-in-verification/1891 "2025-12-05T13:54:20Z") We’re encountering a schema validation error when submitting a Confirmation and Verification Statement (ConfirmationAndVerificationStatement-v1-0) for a company that has both a Director and a Member (shareholder) who bot… --- ## [CS01 electronic filings being rejected - personal code already provided](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/cs01-electronic-filings-being-rejected-personal-code-already-provided/1872)
**Author:** [@user56](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user56)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 9:59am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/cs01-electronic-filings-being-rejected-personal-code-already-provided/1872 "2025-12-05T09:59:18Z")
We are receiving an error code when attempting to make a share transfer via confirmation statement. The error is: Code: “12682”, Desc.: “All officers for this company have already been verified, therefore you do not ne… --- ## [Important Message - XML filings in pending status](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/important-message-xml-filings-in-pending-status/1871)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 11:02am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/important-message-xml-filings-in-pending-status/1871 "2025-12-03T11:02:18Z")
We’ve identified an issue today where the status of transactions is remaining as ‘pending’. Our teams are urgently investigating and working to resolve this as quickly as possible. We will provide a further update earl… [Next page](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/latest.md?page=1)