In the past, a lot of accountants managed company secretarial work for their clients using a combination of spreadsheets, manually maintained document templates and by logging directly into Companies House‘s online portal.…
Inform Direct product update – November 2023
In line with requests from users we have made changes to allow you to import companies into Inform Direct without sending submissions to Companies House arising on differences in the personal details of individuals.…
The Register of Overseas Entities (ROE)
From 1 August 2022 overseas entities with a relevant interest in UK land must add themselves to the Register of Overseas Entities held at Companies House and provide details of their beneficial owners. Here is information on whom…
What to do if a company director dies
When viewed from the company’s perspective the consequences of the death of a director can range from inconsequential to catastrophic. In most cases, though, the amount of disruption to the business will lie somewhere between…
Navigating the ECCT Act 3: Identity verification of directors and PSCs
This article discusses one of the most significant changes to company law brought about by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA): mandatory identity verification for company directors and persons with…
What is a shadow director?
A shadow director is a person or company that has significant influence over a company’s affairs without being formally appointed as a director. This is sometimes so they can have control over a company without their name being…
2024 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2023, 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