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10 reasons why companies continue to maintain company registers

Published in Company records on August 17, 2026 by Johnathan Korchak

While the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (‘ECCTA’) removes the obligation for companies to maintain their own local statutory registers, there is nothing to stop companies continuing to maintain…

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Tags: ECCTA, company records, registers

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 the new Companies House VS01 form for PSCs?

Published in Company records on November 17, 2025 by Johnathan Korchak

From 18 November 2025, all individual PSCs need to verify their identities. In time, the requirements will extend to Relevant Legal Entities (RLEs), but there is currently no timescale for that. Here we look at the requirements…

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Tags: VS01, identity verification, ECCTA, PSCs

10 reasons why accountants might embrace ECCTA

Published in Company records on October 27, 2025 by Johnathan Korchak

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…

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Tags: accountants, strategy, ECCTA, Companies House

Navigating compulsory identity verification and beyond

Published in Company records on October 14, 2025 by Johnathan Korchak

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…

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Tags: confirmation statements, identity verification, ECCTA, Companies House

Updating data at Companies House for identity verification

Published in Company records on September 22, 2025 by Johnathan Korchak

Companies House has announced that compulsory identity verification of directors, PSCs and others will begin from 18 November 2025. New directors appointed and PSCs added to companies from that date – and those attached to newly…

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Tags: identity verification, ECCTA, addresses, Companies House, directors, PSCs

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

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