News and opinion
Looking how to build a company secretarial practice that pays in 2026? Building a profitable company secretarial practice in 2026 requires three elements:…
Companies House security vulnerability exposed
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.…
Companies House fee changes from 1 February 2026
Companies House has announced fee changes taking effect on 1 February 2026, which affect all new and existing UK companies.…
Companies House Identity Verification: are address checks required?
Companies House have confirmed that 18 November 2025 will mark the beginning of a 12 month period that implements compulsory identity verification for all directors and PSCs. Identity verification is a new requirement, introduced…
What is an authorised corporate service provider (ACSP)?
Registering as an authorised corporate service provider (ACSP) is a new requirement designed to help Companies House track who is verifying the identity of individuals involved in companies and filing information on the public…
Review of 2024 UK company formations
We’re glad to share the Inform Direct 2025 Review of UK Company Formations.…
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
