# Latest **URL:** https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/latest.md?page=2 [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:** 3 --- ## [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… --- ## [Urgent changes to Companies House XML Schemas for 18 November 2025](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/urgent-changes-to-companies-house-xml-schemas-for-18-november-2025/1796)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 12:22pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/urgent-changes-to-companies-house-xml-schemas-for-18-november-2025/1796 "2025-08-22T12:22:20Z")
Companies House is making an urgent change to the new Confirmation Statement that includes verification details. The following schema will be updated to remove the PSC IDV elements. ConfirmationAndVerificationStatement… --- ## [FormSubmission Accounts (error sending 'package' accounts i.e. zip file rather than single html file)](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/formsubmission-accounts-error-sending-package-accounts-i-e-zip-file-rather-than-single-html-file/1788)
**Author:** [@alex\_dowsett](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/alex_dowsett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 1:59pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/formsubmission-accounts-error-sending-package-accounts-i-e-zip-file-rather-than-single-html-file/1788 "2025-08-11T13:59:11Z")
Hi guys, We are currently testing sending accounts (we are not actually building the accounts they will be provided to us) via the XML Gateway e.g. see extract of message below \ ... \Acc… --- ## [Assistance with iXBRL Micro-Accounts FormSubmission (FormIdentifier: 'Accounts') via XML Gateway](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/assistance-with-ixbrl-micro-accounts-formsubmission-formidentifier-accounts-via-xml-gateway/1761)
**Author:** [@CE.UK](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/CE.UK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 7:35am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/assistance-with-ixbrl-micro-accounts-formsubmission-formidentifier-accounts-via-xml-gateway/1761 "2025-08-04T07:35:10Z")
I’m working on submitting Micro-Entity Accounts in iXBRL format to Companies House using the XML Gateway. I’d appreciate guidance on any schema nuances related to this form type. Schemas: http://xmlgw.companieshouse.go… --- ## [Update on released schemas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/update-on-released-schemas/1789)
**Author:** [@kadach](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/kadach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 11:04am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/update-on-released-schemas/1789 "2025-07-30T11:04:41Z")
Hello At the Software Provider Forum on 24 June we advised about further updates Companies House was making to a number of schemas. We had originally aimed to update them on 2 July, but due to an unforeseen delay, they… --- ## [Maintenance Window: 12th July 2025](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/maintenance-window-12th-july-2025/1757)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/maintenance-window-12th-july-2025/1757 "2025-07-08T14:41:32Z")
We have a maintenance window booked in for Saturday 12th July from 08:00 until 12:00. We anticipate any disruption to the XML service during this period to be both minor and brief. SDN --- ## [Recent Schema Releases: Important Updates](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/recent-schema-releases-important-updates/1749)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 12:00pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/recent-schema-releases-important-updates/1749 "2025-07-04T12:00:22Z")
At the recent forum we advised that the following changes would be updated on 2 July. We have had to re-schedule this update to 7 July. (i) new baseType-v3-8 to remove elements not needed for Autumn 2025 \ **Author:** [@user37](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user37)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/forming-xml-body-for-shares-transfer-in-cs01/1738 "2025-06-26T15:08:14Z") Hi, I have a scenario where transfer of shares has taken between two shareholders. If shareholder A has transferred all shares to shareholder B, does shareholder B need to be included in the list of shareholders and s… --- ## [Essential Maintenance: - Thursday 3rd July 5pm until Monday 7th July 9am](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/essential-maintenance-thursday-3rd-july-5pm-until-monday-7th-july-9am/1733)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 1:18pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/essential-maintenance-thursday-3rd-july-5pm-until-monday-7th-july-9am/1733 "2025-06-19T13:18:08Z")
Essential maintenance is being undertaken on our Finance systems during the following times and dates. Thursday 3rd July 5pm until Monday 7th July 9am. The following services will be impacted: CHIPS CHS WebFiling Fin… --- ## [XML error: Fatal error encountered during schema scan](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/xml-error-fatal-error-encountered-during-schema-scan/703)
**Author:** [@dan\_perry](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/dan_perry)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 8:34am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/xml-error-fatal-error-encountered-during-schema-scan/703 "2025-06-10T08:34:34Z")
Hello, I have been trying to send an XML request to the test XML gateway to test company formation. When I send my XML data over, the response is XML failed schema validation: XML error: Fatal error encountered during s… --- ## [Recent Schema Release - Clarification](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/recent-schema-release-clarification/1724)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 8:46am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/recent-schema-release-clarification/1724 "2025-05-29T08:46:34Z")
It has come to our attention that baseTypes-v3-7.xsd released recently (for use in Autumn 2025) contains a new additional shareholder schema that is not needed for Autumn 2025. The baseTypes does also contain the existi… --- ## [Essential Maintenance: - Thursday 15th May 5pm until Monday 19th May 9am](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/essential-maintenance-thursday-15th-may-5pm-until-monday-19th-may-9am/1719)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 6:02am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/essential-maintenance-thursday-15th-may-5pm-until-monday-19th-may-9am/1719 "2025-05-08T06:02:49Z")
Good morning all, Essential maintenance is being undertaken on our Finance systems during the following times and dates. Thursday 15th May 5pm until Monday 19th May 9am. The following services will be impacted: CHIP… --- ## [Scheduled Maintenance - 28th April 2025](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/scheduled-maintenance-28th-april-2025/1717)
**Author:** [@sramankutty](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/sramankutty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 9:40am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/scheduled-maintenance-28th-april-2025/1717 "2025-04-28T09:40:15Z")
Dear Users, We will be performing scheduled maintenance on the forum to enhance your user experience and ensure the platform’s seamless operation. Maintenance Schedule: Start Time : 28/04/2025 06:00 PM End Time : 29… --- ## [Authentication code not recognised via API for REA change](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/authentication-code-not-recognised-via-api-for-rea-change/1713)
**Author:** [@oliver](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/oliver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 7:35am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/authentication-code-not-recognised-via-api-for-rea-change/1713 "2025-04-28T07:35:08Z")
A client is using our system to submit a change of REA. When we try to submit the change, we get an error message that the authentication code is incorrect. When we check the authentication code elsewhere (ie the XML r… --- ## [Person acting on behalf of Corporate](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/person-acting-on-behalf-of-corporate/1715)
**Author:** [@user29](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 7:32am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/person-acting-on-behalf-of-corporate/1715 "2025-04-28T07:32:06Z")
Hello, have a question regarding the incorporation XML. For the use cases in which there is: • One Person Director who is not a Shareholder • One Corporate Shareholder holding 100% of the shares We assume that Subsc… --- ## [Incorporate an LLP and register as SPV with XML Gateway?](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/incorporate-an-llp-and-register-as-spv-with-xml-gateway/1712)
**Author:** [@user31](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/user31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 7:29am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/incorporate-an-llp-and-register-as-spv-with-xml-gateway/1712 "2025-04-28T07:29:27Z")
Hi all, We are planning to use the XML gateway to incorporate companies and also register them as SPVs. Is this currently possible with the XML gateway or do I we also need the REST API for the SPV part? Any advice mu… --- ## [Update on upcoming changes to shareholder reporting requirements](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/update-on-upcoming-changes-to-shareholder-reporting-requirements/1706)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2025, 12:02pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/update-on-upcoming-changes-to-shareholder-reporting-requirements/1706 "2025-03-31T12:02:25Z")
We’ve recently updated our changes to UK company law website with important information about upcoming changes that will affect the filing requirements for companies: Confirmation statement changes Improving transparen… --- ## [New Accounts Technical Specification v5.7](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/new-accounts-technical-specification-v5-7/1704)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 11:32am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/new-accounts-technical-specification-v5-7/1704 "2025-03-18T11:32:09Z")
I am pleased to inform you that the above has now been released, and can be accessed via the following link on our website: Technical interface specifications for Companies House software - GOV.UK. This caters for the n… --- ## ["File package accounts with Companies House" and 2025 Taxonomy Update](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/file-package-accounts-with-companies-house-and-2025-taxonomy-update/1675)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 8:28am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/file-package-accounts-with-companies-house-and-2025-taxonomy-update/1675 "2025-02-26T08:28:51Z")
I recently informed you that the second release of the ‘File package accounts with Companies House’ service, and the release of the 2025 Taxonomy suite would go ahead at the beginning of April. I can now confirm this is … --- ## [Company Incorporation - Attaching Memorandum of Association](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/company-incorporation-attaching-memorandum-of-association/270)
**Author:** [@rickbehl](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/rickbehl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 10:58am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/company-incorporation-attaching-memorandum-of-association/270 "2025-02-27T10:58:48Z")
Hi, Wonder if someone can help. We are testing out the Company Incorporation submissions over XML but are receiving an error which looks related to the PDF we create for the memorandum of association. Basically we are c… --- ## [Find and Update Company Information Service Changes](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/find-and-update-company-information-service-changes/1668)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 9:18am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/find-and-update-company-information-service-changes/1668 "2025-01-31T09:18:21Z")
Companies House are making some changes to the login for the find and update company information service. These changes are a part of Companies House’s commitment to introduce identity verification via Gov.uk One Login.… --- ## [All members as designated member on LLP incorporation?](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/all-members-as-designated-member-on-llp-incorporation/797)
**Author:** [@oliver](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/oliver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 8:46am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/all-members-as-designated-member-on-llp-incorporation/797 "2025-01-31T08:46:47Z")
When incorporating an LLP, the paper form LLIN01 (section A5) asks if all members of the LLP will be designated: “Will all members from time to time be designated members” {Yes}/ {No} We can’t see a corresponding quest… --- ## [XBRL submission using the Companies House API](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/xbrl-submission-using-the-companies-house-api/1655)
**Author:** [@Christo](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/Christo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/xbrl-submission-using-the-companies-house-api/1655 "2025-01-17T14:16:39Z")
Good day, I am trying to submit completed XBRL files to the companies house using the API. This would not be for a test file but final submission. Unfortunately not finding the documentation to do that my side. We have… --- ## [Release of New Accounts Technical Interface Specification](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/release-of-new-accounts-technical-interface-specification/1657)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 2:10pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/release-of-new-accounts-technical-interface-specification/1657 "2025-01-17T14:10:37Z")
Our specification for accounts has been updated to cater for the new package accounts submissions that are being introduced with the release of the zip portal (File package accounts with Companies House service), as well… --- ## [Company Incorporations staying at Pending](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/company-incorporations-staying-at-pending/1654)
**Author:** [@jeffb](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/jeffb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 9:21am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/company-incorporations-staying-at-pending/1654 "2025-01-17T09:21:04Z")
Is there any issue with the Companies House Incorporation XML Gateway? I’ve had a number of requests sitting in Pending for over 3 hours. Thanks --- ## [Submission Issues Update](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/submission-issues-update/854)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 10:40am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/submission-issues-update/854 "2025-01-13T10:40:19Z")
We are still currently experiencing technical problems with our filing services and customers may experience some delays. A high number of filings are being queued. A further update will be issued when we have more info… --- ## [Statutory Accounts ZIP PORTAL Update](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/statutory-accounts-zip-portal-update/1647)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 10:16am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/statutory-accounts-zip-portal-update/1647 "2025-01-10T10:16:23Z")
As you will be aware, we have been developing a new service to ‘File package accounts with Companies House’. This service uses ZIP functionality for the submission of multi-component accounts filings that have been prepa… --- ## [Production credentials used for test submission](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/production-credentials-used-for-test-submission/1621)
**Author:** [@Sarvesh18](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/Sarvesh18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/production-credentials-used-for-test-submission/1621 "2025-01-09T14:03:42Z")
We mistakenly submitted the CH01 form under Live Entertainment, and its current status shows as pending. Is there any way to either put this filing on hold or prevent it from being added to public records? --- ## [FRC Taxonomy Retirement](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/frc-taxonomy-retirement/1616)
**Author:** [@snicholas](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/u/snicholas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2024, 11:28am UTC](https://xmlforum.companieshouse.gov.uk/t/frc-taxonomy-retirement/1616 "2024-12-23T11:28:33Z")
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