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Personal code submissions: common themes and practical tips

Published in Company records, Company officers on March 17, 2026 by Andy Ellis

With over three months having passed since the introduction of director, LLP member and PSC personal code submissions to Companies House, we wanted to share some common themes and practical tips to help you avoid unnecessary…

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Tags: VS01, identity verification, ECCTA, PSCs

What is a nominee shareholder?

Published in Shares and shareholders on March 17, 2026 by Johnathan Korchak

A nominee shareholder provides a means of protecting a true shareholder’s identity. Here we explore the benefits and drawbacks of appointing a nominee shareholder and consider where they sit in the wider legislative context.…

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Tags: nominee, share, share certificates, shareholders

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Companies House security vulnerability exposed

Published in News and opinion on March 16, 2026 by Johnathan Korchak

A security vulnerability has been identified on Companies House’s website, which potentially provided unauthorised access to personal data of those involved in any of the UK’s five million registered companies.…

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Tags: Companies House, security

What is a statement of capital?

Published in Shares and shareholders on March 10, 2026 by Johnathan Korchak

The statement of capital provides a snapshot of a company’s share capital at a certain date. As at that date, it will show:…

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Tags: share capital, company records, shareholders, shares

When should you file form SH01?

Published in Shares and shareholders on March 9, 2026 by Johnathan Korchak

A company’s directors must remember to submit form SH01 to Companies House as part of the share allotment process. The form is also known as a ‘Return of Allotment of Shares’.…

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Tags: Companies House, share issue, shares