Confirmation Statement
/ˌkɒnfɜːrˈmeɪʃən ˈsteɪtmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A periodic filing made by a company to confirm its company details and shareholder information with a government registry.
The company submitted its annual confirmation statement to the registrar on time.
Forms
- confirmation statement
- confirmation statements
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Commentary
The term primarily appears in UK company law, replacing the older term 'annual return' from 2016 onward. Proper drafting ensures clarity between confirmation statement and other corporate filings.
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