Companies House
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act at Companies House – what are the changes?
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act at Companies House – what are the changes? Company name abuse Previously – Companies House had limited powers to combat misleading company names being registered. Now – Companies House can reject names at incorporation, request changes and annotate or remove records. Companies House investigated a number of cloned restaurant companies in 2024,…
Read MoreThe impact of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act on Companies House
The impact of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act on Companies House In March last year, the first reforms brought about by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 came into effect and the changes granted Companies House enhanced powers to tackle corporate abuse and fraud. Before the act became law, company registration…
Read MoreChanges at Companies House continue to impact – are you ready?
Changes at Companies House continue to impact – are you ready? From 18 November 2025, if you are a company director or a person with significant control (PSC), you must verify your identity, as this is the date the Companies House register will be updated. There are 2 ways to verify your identity for Companies…
Read MoreOne Login system confirmed for Companies House
One Login system confirmed for Companies House Businesses will soon have to use a GOV.UK single sign in system which Companies House says will make it easier and safer for people to access its services. The system which is due to ‘go live’ from 13 October 2025 will mean that companies will have to go…
Read MoreCompanies House sets up portal to report stolen identities
Companies House sets up portal to report stolen identities As Companies House continues with its ‘clean up’, they are now concentrating on a crackdown of identity fraud by launching an online form, for any member of the public to report when a rogue company has used their individual personal details and address without permission. If…
Read MoreNew personal code ID verification codes for Companies House
New personal code ID verification codes for Companies House All company directors will have to verify their identity and will be given an 11-character code from November, which will be used for Companies House services. The verification which will be instant according to Companies House, as long as the correct documentation which is supplied to…
Read MoreCompanies House confirms ID verification date
Companies House confirms ID verification date From 18 November 2025 company directors and people with significant control (PSC) will have to verify their identities both when they incorporate a company and also if they become the director of an already existing company. Also, all current directors will need to verify their identities when the next…
Read MoreIncreasing number of scam emails and telephone calls reported
Increasing number of scam emails and telephone calls reported Companies House has reported an increase in scams as letters and telephone calls pretending to be from them have come to light. The following link that has been published, not only tells you what to do if you receive a letter or telephone call from Companies…
Read MoreProfit & Loss will become mandatory when filing for small companies from 2027
Profit & Loss will become mandatory when filing for small companies from 2027 Major changes to filings for small companies will come into force shortly with compulsory profit and loss accounts and balance sheet disclosures. Companies House will begin streamlining the accounts filing options for small and micro-entity companies as well as the abolition of…
Read MoreCompanies House filings to be software only from 2027
Companies House filings to be software only from 2027 All company accounts will have to be filed at Companies House using commercial software from April 2027 as paper filings will no longer be allowed from this date. This major change to filing requirements will see Companies House only accepting fully digitised company accounts which means…
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