Most UK companies must keep a Register of People with Significant Control. In this article, we look at the type of process a company should follow to put together its PSC register and share a number of useful templates that can be…
Companies House PSC changes from 26 June 2017
From April 2016, the vast majority of UK limited companies have been required to create and maintain a register of people with significant control. Commonly known as the PSC register, this includes details of who ultimately…
What is a PSC register?
From 6 April 2016 the vast majority of UK companies, even the smallest companies owned by a single person, must keep a Register of People with Significant Control (also known as a “PSC Register”). This register sits…
How does a company apply restrictions to a PSC’s shares?
As part of the process of identifying and confirming the details of its PSCs, a company may send out a number of notices asking for information. In most cases, the addressee will respond in good time and the company will have…
How to transfer shares if a shareholder or PSC dies
When a shareholder dies it can be traumatic for everyone involved with the company. This guide aims to make the administrative side of things less overwhelming. It points the way through the process of dealing with the deceased…
(Another) Inform Direct product update – January 2018
Companies House are making changes to what they’ll accept as valid nationalities and countries of residence for company officers and people with significant control. We’ve fully updated Inform Direct so our users…
2025 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2024, year-on-year growth rates and breakdown by county. This detailed insight is provided in the form of easy to understand infographics available for sharing through social media and on your own website