Companies House downtime for ECCT Act changes on 18th November 2025
In preparation for the ECCT Act changes at Companies House on 18th November, Companies House will be taken offline on the afternoon of the 17th November.…
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Inform Direct product update – November 2025
You are now able to see the fruits of our recent release (now that Companies House are starting to release the stream of PSC personal code ‘due by’ dates) on the PSC tab of many of your companies.…
(Another) Inform Direct product update – October 2025
Yes, that’s right – it’s less than a month until the 18th November ECCT Act changes come into force. …
10 reasons why accountants might embrace ECCTA
I see some firms making the decision that full engagement with the requirements of ECCTA is just not worth it. They’re put off by the requirements for and process of registering as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider…
Navigating compulsory identity verification and beyond
The planned implementation by Companies House of compulsory identity verification, and the new requirement to submit personal codes for individual officers and persons with significant control (PSCs) as part of confirmation…
How is Inform Direct supporting accountants with ECCTA?
Ever since the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 became law, the Inform Direct team has been busy liaising with Companies House and developing our software to deliver a great experience to all our customers.…
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
