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

Companies House fee changes from 1 February 2026

Published in News and opinion on December 29, 2025 by Johnathan Korchak

Companies House has announced fee changes taking effect on 1 February 2026, which affect all new and existing UK companies.…

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Tags: ECCTA, Companies House, news

What is the new Companies House VS01 form for PSCs?

Published in Company records on November 17, 2025 by Johnathan Korchak

From 18 November 2025, all individual PSCs need to verify their identities. In time, the requirements will extend to Relevant Legal Entities (RLEs), but there is currently no timescale for that. Here we look at the requirements…

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Tags: VS01, identity verification, ECCTA, PSCs

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