Last updated Aug 24, 2026 and written by Daniel Tuckey

What Does "Last Return Made Up To" Mean?

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"Last Return Made Up To" was a field used before 2016 to show the date a company's last Annual Return was accurate up to. The Annual Return has since been replaced by the Confirmation Statement, so this exact terminology no longer appears on current Companies House records.

Key Takeaways

  • This term refers to the old Annual Return system, which the Confirmation Statement replaced in 2016.
  • Current Companies House records show a Confirmation Statement date instead of this field.
  • If you're looking at old paperwork or an archived record showing this term, it reflects the last date the company's Annual Return was confirmed accurate.

Why Might I Still See This Term?

You might come across it on older company paperwork, historical filing records, or older guidance that hasn't been updated. It was standard terminology before June 2016, when the Confirmation Statement replaced the Annual Return.

What's the Modern Equivalent?

Current Companies House records show your company's Confirmation Statement date instead, reflecting when your company's details were last confirmed as accurate. Our main guide to Confirmation Statements and Annual Accounts explains how the current system works, and how it compares to the Annual Return this term originally referred to.

FAQs

What does "Last Return Made Up To" mean?

It's outdated terminology from the pre-2016 Annual Return system, showing the date the return was last confirmed accurate.

Is this term still used today?

No, not on current Companies House records. It's been replaced by the Confirmation Statement date since June 2016.

What should I check instead if I see this term on old paperwork?

Your company's current Confirmation Statement date, which serves the same basic purpose under the current system.

This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. For current filing requirements, see our main guide to Confirmation Statements and Annual Accounts.