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Louise Smyth - Chief Executive and Registrar of Companies for England and Wales

Chief Executive of Companies House, and Registrar of Companies.

A new year and a new challenge for Companies House  

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Louise Smyth, Registrar of Companies for England and Wales, reflects on her highlights from 2023 and shares more information about what 2024 will look like for Companies House.  

Changes to UK company law: a big moment for Companies House

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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill has become law. Find out what this means for you and your company so that you can take action at the right time.

What Companies House will look like in the future

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill is currently making its way through Parliament. This legislation will fundamentally change our role and purpose and give us the powers we need to play a more significant role in tackling economic crime.

What the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill and the corporate transparency and register reform white paper means for Companies House

The government has announced that new legislation will be brought forward to tackle economic crime. Find out what these measures mean for Companies House.

Working for Companies House: leadership

Members of our executive team tell us why Companies House is special to them. This is the last in a series of features where employees reflect on what makes Companies House a great place to work.

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act: Relieving the burden on businesses during the coronavirus outbreak

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act.

Find out what the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act means for businesses and read about how we've adapted quickly to support companies during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.