# Latest **URL:** https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/latest.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 --- ## [COMPANIES HOUSE - Further update on "pending" issue resolution](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/companies-house-further-update-on-pending-issue-resolution/1883)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/companies-house-further-update-on-pending-issue-resolution/1883 "2025-12-02T15:36:28Z")
Further to my earlier update, we’re happy to confirm that the issue causing some transaction statuses to remain as ‘pending’ has now been resolved. Our system is currently working through the backlog of affected transac… --- ## [Important Update: Filing Issue Resolved](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/important-update-filing-issue-resolved/1882)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/important-update-filing-issue-resolved/1882 "2025-12-02T13:40:40Z")
We have rectified the issue that was resulting in submissions becoming stuck with the “pending” response. You should by now be seeing evidence of this from your polling activities. Thank you all once again for your pat… --- ## [Update on Filing Issues](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/update-on-filing-issues/1877)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/update-on-filing-issues/1877 "2025-12-01T15:08:05Z")
As per our update on Friday, we’ve identified an issue where the status of some transactions is remaining as ’pending’. Our teams are urgently investigating and working to resolve this as quickly as possible. As of this… --- ## [Important update - IDV change related software filing issue](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/important-update-idv-change-related-software-filing-issue/1868)
**Author:** [@kadach](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/kadach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 7:49am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/important-update-idv-change-related-software-filing-issue/1868 "2025-11-28T07:49:14Z")
We’re pleased to confirm that we have deployed a fix for the VS01/LLVS01 and the technical issues affecting form submissions should now be resolved. Customers should now be able to file as normal. We’re continuing to wo… --- ## [PSC Director and PSC LLP member ID filing deadlines - not showing correct dates in API or public register](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/psc-director-and-psc-llp-member-id-filing-deadlines-not-showing-correct-dates-in-api-or-public-register/1865)
**Author:** [@oliver](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/oliver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/psc-director-and-psc-llp-member-id-filing-deadlines-not-showing-correct-dates-in-api-or-public-register/1865 "2025-11-26T16:35:36Z")
Good morning and congratulations on the launch! All seems good so far and we look forward to testing some filings in live. One significant concern we have is that we are still seeing lots of cases where: a PSC is also… --- ## [Important message - IDV change related software filing issues](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/important-message-idv-change-related-software-filing-issues/1864)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/important-message-idv-change-related-software-filing-issues/1864 "2025-11-26T15:01:33Z")
As you’ll be aware, as of 18 November, Companies House now require a personal code (UVID) to be supplied for each unique director and PSC appointment. This is in line with mandatory identity verification requirements bro… --- ## [CompanyIncorporation-v3-8 - "Invalid CompaniesHousePersonalCode format" Error](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/companyincorporation-v3-8-invalid-companieshousepersonalcode-format-error/1852)
**Author:** [@michel](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 1:59pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/companyincorporation-v3-8-invalid-companieshousepersonalcode-format-error/1852 "2025-11-26T13:59:59Z")
Hello, I’m testing company incorporation using the new CompanyIncorporation-v3-8 schema, but I’m encountering the following error related to the Director Identity Verification Code: : \ \CompanyIncorpo… --- ## [UK-GAAP to FRS-02 Mappings](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/uk-gaap-to-frs-02-mappings/1853)
**Author:** [@user54](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user54)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 12:39pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/uk-gaap-to-frs-02-mappings/1853 "2025-11-24T12:39:06Z")
Hi, I am converting an old app that uses uk-gaap names. Is there a mapping available anywhere to FRS-02? Thanks, Ken --- ## [Launch - most working but some not. Others have been successful?](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/launch-most-working-but-some-not-others-have-been-successful/1851)
**Author:** [@user14](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user14)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 10:29am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/launch-most-working-but-some-not-others-have-been-successful/1851 "2025-11-24T10:29:01Z")
So the new schemas launched today. Most of our form types have been accepting fine, but not the CS01, PSC04, PSC07 and PSCVS01. In case others have been successfully getting these forms accepted then it means we (I) have… --- ## [Is there any way to validate UIDs - Invalid CompaniesHousePersonalCode format](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/is-there-any-way-to-validate-uids-invalid-companieshousepersonalcode-format/1859)
**Author:** [@chris](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/chris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/is-there-any-way-to-validate-uids-invalid-companieshousepersonalcode-format/1859 "2025-11-21T14:03:58Z")
Good afternoon Am getting a CS01 rejected with 4 director UIDs provided, is there any way to determine which one is getting apparently in an invalid format - is there any kind of checksum or schema as to the format as t… --- ## [XML FILING GATEWAY AVAILABILITY 17th and 18th November](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/xml-filing-gateway-availability-17th-and-18th-november/1847)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 11:30am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/xml-filing-gateway-availability-17th-and-18th-november/1847 "2025-11-14T11:30:00Z")
In preparation for our IDV related schema changes next week, we will be closing the xml gateway filing service at 6pm on 17th November. This will allow our operational teams to process and clear all existing filings (th… --- ## [Is it known if 790ZG PSC will efile UID or will still be paper form?](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/is-it-known-if-790zg-psc-will-efile-uid-or-will-still-be-paper-form/1845)
**Author:** [@user14](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/is-it-known-if-790zg-psc-will-efile-uid-or-will-still-be-paper-form/1845 "2025-11-12T15:59:21Z")
Hi. Thanks for the helpful replies over the past few weeks as we navigate the new schema changes. The thought occurred to me while developing the new PSCVerificationStatement as to whether we should exclude 790ZG PSC’s … --- ## [Where do the new verificationstatements get used?](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/where-do-the-new-verificationstatements-get-used/1836)
**Author:** [@user14](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/where-do-the-new-verificationstatements-get-used/1836 "2025-11-12T14:33:16Z")
I am currently working through the schema changes and just noticed that under the new VerificationStatementForIndividual there are several statement codes. The INDIVIDUAL\_VERIFIED statement is clear enough and I assume w… --- ## [Shareholding in CS01 changes? Fatal 9999 Duplicate ShareholdingId: error](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/shareholding-in-cs01-changes-fatal-9999-duplicate-shareholdingid-error/1832)
**Author:** [@user14](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 1:14pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/shareholding-in-cs01-changes-fatal-9999-duplicate-shareholdingid-error/1832 "2025-11-04T13:14:25Z")
I have been testing a submission using the new CS01 schema. The submission including a shareholding list is accepted using the previous schema (ConfirmationStatement-v1-3). However now that I am testing the ConfirmationA… --- ## [Update for Software Providers: Director PSC verification timing anomaly](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/update-for-software-providers-director-psc-verification-timing-anomaly/1833)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/update-for-software-providers-director-psc-verification-timing-anomaly/1833 "2025-11-04T13:12:33Z")
Up until now, we’ve been advising that directors who are also People with Significant Control (PSCs) would be able to provide their verification details at the same time as filing their company’s confirmation statement. … --- ## [Possible Schema Version Issue with CompanyIncorporation-v3-8.xsd](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/possible-schema-version-issue-with-companyincorporation-v3-8-xsd/1735)
**Author:** [@user35](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user35)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 11:17am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/possible-schema-version-issue-with-companyincorporation-v3-8-xsd/1735 "2025-11-04T11:17:48Z")
Hi, We have updated our XML filings to comply with the new CompanyIncorporation-v3-8.xsd schema, including the new \ element as specified. However, when submitting the XML, we receive t… --- ## [Maintenance Window: Wednesday 5th November](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/maintenance-window-wednesday-5th-november/1831)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 9:25am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/maintenance-window-wednesday-5th-november/1831 "2025-10-31T09:25:41Z")
We have a maintenance window booked in for Wednesday 5th November from 6pm until 9pm. As a consequence, during this time there may be some possible disruption to WebFiling (EWF) and Software Filing (XML Gateway). SDN --- ## [New incorporation schema 3.8](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/new-incorporation-schema-3-8/1804)
**Author:** [@oliver](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/oliver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 6:33am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/new-incorporation-schema-3-8/1804 "2025-10-17T06:33:16Z")
The new incorporation schema - CompanyIncorporation-v3-8.xsd -(http://xmlgw.companieshouse.gov.uk/v1-0/schema/forms/CompanyIncorporation-v3-8.xsd) includes 3 examples: Incorporation with Verification Details Limited by… --- ## [PSCNotification-v1-2.xsd - \](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/pscnotification-v1-2-xsd-confirmationdate/1825)
**Author:** [@oliver](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/oliver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/pscnotification-v1-2-xsd-confirmationdate/1825 "2025-10-16T14:14:04Z")
We are testing submissions for PSC notifications under the new schema for PSC (ie the PSC01 or LLPSC01 submission). When we submit with ConfirmationDate (instead of RegisterEntryDate as per the change to schema) we get … --- ## [Forthcoming XML Schema Changes](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/forthcoming-xml-schema-changes/1723)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 1:03pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/forthcoming-xml-schema-changes/1723 "2025-10-15T13:03:23Z")
New versions of the Companies House XML Gateway schemas have been published at https://xmlgw.companieshouse.gov.uk/SchemaStatus The new schemas include the new requirements relating to ECCT act changes to the transacti… --- ## [18th November IDV Schema Test Platform UPDATE](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/18th-november-idv-schema-test-platform-update/1824)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 11:15am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/18th-november-idv-schema-test-platform-update/1824 "2025-10-15T11:15:04Z")
Many of you have taken the trouble to contact us to report that some document type tests are failing with the following message: Can’t call method “bind\_param” on an undefined value" Please accept our apologies for the… --- ## [New authentication statement - from whom (CompanyIncorporation-v3-8.xsd)](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/new-authentication-statement-from-whom-companyincorporation-v3-8-xsd/1819)
**Author:** [@oliver](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/oliver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/new-authentication-statement-from-whom-companyincorporation-v3-8-xsd/1819 "2025-10-07T14:37:03Z")
Looking at the schema we can see the following new fields: \ \SUBSCRIBER\_AGREES\_NAME\_USED\_TO\_AUTHENTICATE\ \ \ … --- ## [Maintenance Window: Friday 10th to Monday 13th October](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/maintenance-window-friday-10th-to-monday-13th-october/1820)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 1:27pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/maintenance-window-friday-10th-to-monday-13th-october/1820 "2025-10-07T13:27:42Z")
We have a maintenance window booked in starting at 5pm on Friday 10th October and ending 12pm on Monday 13th October. The work will affect different services over different time periods, as detailed below. 17:00 Friday… --- ## [Release of 18th November IDV Schema Test Platform](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/release-of-18th-november-idv-schema-test-platform/1818)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/release-of-18th-november-idv-schema-test-platform/1818 "2025-10-03T14:41:41Z")
Companies House sincerely regrets the delay of announcing a test platform for the schemas due to come in effect on 18th November. I can confirm the testing service is now available. The platform only currently offers XM… --- ## [Gov.UK Accounts Software Vendor Look-Up Service](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/gov-uk-accounts-software-vendor-look-up-service/1817)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 11:19am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/gov-uk-accounts-software-vendor-look-up-service/1817 "2025-10-01T11:19:16Z")
As you’re already aware, information about your products and services are captured in our accounts software look-up service on GOV.UK - Find software for filing company accounts. This service helps users find software t… --- ## [Companies House Maintenance Window: Saturday 4th October 2025](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/companies-house-maintenance-window-saturday-4th-october-2025/1816)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 11:47am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/companies-house-maintenance-window-saturday-4th-october-2025/1816 "2025-09-30T11:47:10Z")
We have a maintenance window booked in for Saturday 4th October from 09:00 until 13:00. As a consequence. during this time all filings with an associated chargeable fee will be queued. All non-fee bearing submissions w… --- ## [Missing 'RecordType' enumeration values in the ‘baseTypes-v3-2’ schema](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/missing-recordtype-enumeration-values-in-the-basetypes-v3-2-schema/305)
**Author:** [@conor\_treanor](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/conor_treanor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 10:08am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/missing-recordtype-enumeration-values-in-the-basetypes-v3-2-schema/305 "2025-09-25T10:08:01Z")
The ‘baseTypes-v3-2’ schema has the following element: xs:element name=“RecordType”\> xs:simpleType\> xs:restriction base=“xs:string”\> xs:enumeration value=“MEMBER”/\> xs:enumeration value=“DIR”/\> xs:enumeration value… --- ## [CANCELLED Maintenance Window - Saturday 6th September](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/cancelled-maintenance-window-saturday-6th-september/1806)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/cancelled-maintenance-window-saturday-6th-september/1806 "2025-09-04T13:40:52Z")
A decision has been taken to postpone this weekend’s planned work on our systems. As a result, the previously announced maintenance window, which would have seen all fee bearing submissions queued, has now been postpone… --- ## [Maintenance Window - Saturday 6th September](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/maintenance-window-saturday-6th-september/1803)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 1:35pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/maintenance-window-saturday-6th-september/1803 "2025-09-02T13:35:30Z")
We have a maintenance window booked in for Saturday morning 6th September from 09:00 until 12:00. As a consequence, during this time all filings with an associated chargeable fee, will be queued. SDN --- ## [Confirmation of XML Schema Release](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-of-xml-schema-release/1798)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 10:10am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/confirmation-of-xml-schema-release/1798 "2025-08-27T10:10:54Z")
Further to my previous posting, the schema updates have been published this morning. We have removed PSC ID verification from the Confirmation Statement and verification statement v1.0 - only directors and LLP members a… [Previous page](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/latest.md) [Next page](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/latest.md?page=2)