Companies House
The new requirement for companies to supply a registered email address (REA), also sometimes referred to as an ‘appropriate email address’, is found in Clause 29 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023).…
Companies House maintenance periods
Upcoming Companies House maintenance periods…
Navigating the ECCT Act 2: the Registrar’s new powers
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Act has given Companies House sweeping new powers of enforcement in the fight against money laundering, fraud and other economic crime. These powers are aimed at improving the…
What is an authorised corporate service provider (ACSP)?
An authorised corporate service provider (ACSP) is a type of intermediary between limited companies, LLPs, limited partnerships and Companies House. The role of ACSP is introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency…
How will the ECCT Act impact companies?
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is now law and will have significant impact on how companies interact with Companies House. Here we give a summary of how it will most directly affect the running of…
What is PROOF at Companies House?
Protected online filing (PROOF) is a free service provided by Companies House designed to prevent fraudulent paper filings and corporate identity theft. It stops the filing of certain paper forms that fraudsters could use to…
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