All-in-One
Business Filings Platform

Online Filings is an all-in-one business filings platform that helps entrepreneurs and small businesses manage essential filings with Companies House and HMRC. From starting a company to registering for VAT or filing a Self Assessment return, we make compliance simple, fast, and stress-free.

Yes. Online Filings is an authorised software provider with Companies House and a recognised provider with HMRC for Making Tax Digital (VAT Returns) and Self Assessment. We’re also supervised for AML compliance by HMRC.

You can complete a wide range of services including:

• Setting up a limited company or registering as a sole trader
• Filing Confirmation Statements, Director changes, and company closures
• Registering for VAT, PAYE, or Self Assessment
• Submitting VAT Returns via MTD-compliant software

Unlike traditional service providers, Online Filings is a software-first platform. You don’t need to wait for someone to process your request — everything happens in real time, and you stay in control. Plus, our platform is purpose-built for compliance, with instant submission, reminders, and guided filing flows.

Yes. While our platform is built for self-service, our support team is here when you need them. You can get help by email, live chat, or phone from real experts who understand business compliance.

Most filings can be completed in under 10 minutes. For example, company formation typically takes 1 working day to be approved by Companies House, and Confirmation Statements are usually processed within hours.

Yes, creating a secure account allows us to protect your data and provide you with a personalised dashboard, reminders, and a full filing history. It only takes a minute to get started.

Both. Our platform is built for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners — but it’s also used by accountants and bookkeepers who manage filings for multiple clients. We offer scalable solutions for firms of all sizes.

Identity verification is a requirement introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. Companies House is moving to a system where all company directors must verify their identity, and this requirement applies to filings submitted through Online Filings.

Online Filings is an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) registered with Companies House and is supervised by HMRC for Anti-Money Laundering. Because of these obligations, we must verify the identity of all directors and all users before any filing can be submitted through our platform. This protects the integrity of the service and ensures that every filing we process is valid and compliant with UK law.

Directors using Online Filings must therefore complete identity verification before we can submit their filing. The process is fast, secure and takes less than two minutes on your smartphone. You can verify your identity using a UK driving licence, a UK passport or an international passport.

The Companies House Personal Code is an 11-character identifier you receive after completing identity verification with Companies House. From 18 November 2025, all directors, people with significant control (PSCs) and other key company officers must use this code when submitting filings such as confirmation statements and appointment forms.

You only need to verify your identity once. Your personal code will then apply to all your current and future roles and appointments. Keep your code secure, but you may share it with trusted professionals such as accountants, authorised agents or the Online Filings platform when they submit filings on your behalf.

When do I need to use my Personal Code?

• Directors: Use the code when filing the company's confirmation statement or when being appointed.
• PSCs who are not directors: Provide your code within 14 days of the start of your birth month.

Online Filings is officially approved by Companies House as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider. This status means we are trusted to submit your company filings directly to Companies House on your behalf, following rigorous compliance and security standards required by UK law.

As an ACSP, we must:

• Verify the identity of directors and people with significant control (PSCs) using government-approved processes.
• Follow strict anti-money laundering checks overseen by Companies House and a UK supervisory body such as HMRC.
• Protect your company from fraud and ensure your filings are always accurate, secure, and fully compliant with UK regulations.

Using Online Filings means your documents are managed by a government-recognised and highly regulated provider, giving you a smoother, safer, and more reliable experience.