Should corporate directors be banned?
Having corporate directors has long been an issue open to debate as their use can help criminals disguise their control over companies.…
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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 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…
B Corp certification: how to change your articles of association
An increasing number of companies are looking to achieve B Corp Certification. One component of this requires the addition of a ‘legal requirement’ to the company’s articles of association. This consists of some fixed…
What is a non-executive director?
In recent years the number and importance of non-executive directors (or ‘NEDs’) in UK companies has grown significantly. While the focus for discussion of non-executive directors is often on listed companies, their value…
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…
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
