Make UK filings easier than ever with our new Companies House E-Filing Integration. Submit directly via API, skip the manual steps, and track your submission status in real time—giving you peace of mind with every filing.
Overview
- Direct API Filing: Submit UK filings directly to Companies House with real-time tracking.
- Automated Task Updates: The UI adapts dynamically to ensure all required fields are met.
- Form Previews: Pre-coded templates mirror official Companies House documents for accuracy.
Availability: All customers upon request. Contact your CSM if you are interested in this feature.
Account Requirements
- You need a Companies House credit account, also known as a "fee-bearing account", to file via Athennian.
- If you do not already have one, follow the steps provided by Companies House to apply for a credit account to enable software filing. This involves completing the Companies House credit account application form and emailing it to chdfinance@companieshouse.gov.uk.
- Once you receive your account details, enter the credentials in the Companies House Presenter ID and Companies House Presenter Authentication Code fields located on your Settings > Account > Profile page.
Relevant resources
- Companies House: Manage Multiple Credentials for E-Filings
- Companies House: Add Directors Identity Verification Codes for UK Filings
- Companies House: Filing Statuses and Notifications
Supported Filings
For comprehensive instructions and useful video tutorials, simply click the links below to access step-by-step guides for the currently supported filings in Athennian:
Incorporation (IN)
Confirmation (CS)
Appointment (AP)
- Companies House: AP01 - Appointment of Director
- Companies House: AP02 - Appointment of Corporate Director
- Companies House: AP03 - Appointment of Secretary
- Companies House: AP04 - Appointment of Corporate Secretary
Termination (TM)
- Companies House: TM01 - Termination of Appointment of Director
- Companies House: TM02 - Termination of Appointment of Secretary
Change of Name (NM)
- Companies House: NM01 - Notice of Change of Name by Resolution
- Companies House: LL NM01 - Change of Name of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Person of Significant Control (PSC)
- Companies House: PSC01 - Notice of Individual Person with Significant Control (PSC)
- Companies House: PSC02 - Notice of Relevant Legal Entity with Significant Control (RLE)
- Companies House: PSC04 - Notice of Change of Details for Person with Significant Control
- Companies House: PSC07 - Notice of Ceasing to be an Individual Person with Significant Control (PSC), Relevant Legal Entity (RLE), or Other Registrable Person (ORP)
Change of Registered Office (AD)
To further enhance your experience, we will continue to add more filings over the coming months, ensuring even greater coverage and functionality!