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What is a person with significant control?

Published in Company records on February 28, 2024 by Johnathan Korchak

A Person with Significant Control (PSC) is an individual who exercises a significant level of influence or control over a company. It is a legal term designed to enhance transparency and accountability in corporate governance by…

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Tags: company records, PSCs, registers

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Navigating the ECCT Act 3: Identity verification of directors and PSCs

Published in News and opinion on January 26, 2024 by David Hill

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…

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Tags: ECCTA, Company Formation, directors, PSCs

What is an authorised corporate service provider (ACSP)?

Published in News and opinion on November 14, 2023 by David Hill

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…

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Tags: ECCTA, Companies House, directors, PSCs

How will the ECCT Act impact companies?

Published in News and opinion on November 3, 2023 by David Hill

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…

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Tags: ECCTA, accounts, Companies House, corporate directors, PSCs, register of members, registered office address

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Inform Direct product update – November 2023

Published in Inform Direct news on November 1, 2023 by Philip Newman

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.…

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Tags: news, officers, PSCs, shareholders

What is a Relevant Legal Entity (RLE)?

Published in Company records on September 21, 2023 by Johnathan Korchak

While a Person with Significant Control is generally by definition an individual, it is not only individuals who can be recorded in a company’s PSC register.…

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