First convictions for identity verification offences

Published in Company records on October 26, 2026 by Johnathan Korchak

We’re only one month away from the anniversary of mandatory identity verification for company directors and persons with significant control (PSCs), which constitutes the largest reform to company law in a generation. As we pass…

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Tags: enforcement, identity verification, ECCTA, Companies House

Shareholder transparency reforms under ECCTA

Published in Company records on September 15, 2026 by Johnathan Korchak

While the introduction of identity verification has occupied companies and their professional advisers, it does not mark the end of implementation of the new requirements of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act…

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Tags: shareholders of members, ECCTA, company records, register of members

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

Hiding in Plain Sight: The Professionals Keeping British Business Honest

Published in Inform Direct news on June 3, 2026 by Martin Davey

Company secretarial professionals in accountancy practices do work that goes largely unnoticed, except by those who truly understand its value. …

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Tags: Accountex, ECCTA, Inform Direct

Inform Direct celebrates progress ahead of Accountex

Published in Inform Direct news on May 7, 2026 by Johnathan Korchak

We’re hugely looking forward to visiting Accountex at the Excel in London on 13 and 14 May!…

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Tags: Accountex, ECCTA, Inform Direct

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

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