PSC09 Form UK: Update PSC Statements at Companies House

What this document is

Form PSC09 is the Companies House paper form used to give notice that a statement on a company's PSC register has been updated. The PSC regime, introduced under the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 and now embedded in the Companies Act 2006, requires companies to keep a register showing who ultimately owns or controls them.

Where that information is not yet available, or does not apply in the usual way, the company records an official statement instead, such as confirming that investigations are continuing, or that no individual meets the PSC conditions. When one of those statements changes, for instance because investigations have now concluded, or because a previously unidentified PSC has been confirmed, the company has a duty to tell Companies House.

PSC09 is how that update is communicated on paper. Most companies now file this kind of update electronically through the Companies House online service, but the paper PSC09 remains available for those who prefer or need to file on paper. It is the notification itself that matters: the underlying register must also be updated internally.

How to use this document

1. Check which statement has changed. Before filling anything in, identify exactly which PSC statement on your register is being updated. The statements each have a specific legal wording, and the form asks you to tick the relevant one. Getting this right matters because the wrong statement can misrepresent your company's ownership position on the public record.
2. Record the relevant date internally. The relevant date is when the change to the statement actually took effect for your company. You also need the date the updated entry was made in your own PSC register. Both dates go on the form, so make sure your internal register is updated first and the dates are consistent with what you are telling Companies House.
3. Complete the company details and tick the correct statement. Enter the company name and number exactly as they appear on the register, then work through the sections covering individual PSCs, relevant legal entities, other registrable persons, and compliance notices under sections 790D and 790E. Only complete the sections that apply to the update you are making.
4. Have the form signed by an authorised person. The form must be signed by a director, secretary, or another person authorised to file on the company's behalf. Check the signature block is fully completed, as Companies House will reject forms that are unsigned or incorrectly signed, which can push you past the filing deadline.
5. Post the form to Companies House within the deadline. Send the completed PSC09 to the relevant Companies House address (Cardiff, Edinburgh, or Belfast depending on where the company is registered). Filing is generally required within a short window after the change, so post in good time and keep proof of posting. Check gov.uk for the current deadline and any fee that may apply.