Apply to file with Companies House using software
You’ll need to apply for an account to file using software. The account you need will depend on whether you’re filing company accounts and documents that have a fee.
Using software for filings that have a fee
You need a Companies House credit account to file documents that have a filing fee. For example, company incorporations and confirmation statements.
You’ll also be able to file accounts and documents that do not have a fee using this account.
Apply for a Companies House credit account to file using software.
Using software for filings that do not have a fee
If you only need to file company accounts, and documents that do not have a filing fee, you can use this service to apply for a presenter account.
What you’ll need
You’ll need to:
- sign in or create an account
- give a name and correspondence address for the account
- give the name or company number of the business you work for
It takes around 5 minutes to apply.
This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).
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What to do if you’ve lost your presenter account details
Use this service to submit an application. We’ll send you new account details.
Contact us if you have any questions about your account.
Filing charge (mortgage) documents
If you need to file charge (mortgage) documents for other companies, you’ll need to register as a lender.
Updates to this page
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Redrafted guidance. The account you need will depend on whether you’re filing company accounts and documents that have a fee.
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Wording added to summary for clarity. You can only use this service to apply for a presenter account to file documents that do not have a filing fee.
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Service is now available in Welsh.
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New content added to the service. Users need to give the name of the business or the company number if registered with Companies House.
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First published.