Read the latest updates on changes to UK company law, under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
From 18 November 2025, directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their identity. Read more about the identity verification process.
Read about our progress since the introduction of new measures under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
Anyone setting up, running, owning or controlling a company in the UK will need to verify their identity to prove they are who they claim to be. Find out why this is good for business.
We're researching how financial technology (fintech) companies use the data on the Companies House register. Have your say and help influence the services that support your success.
Read how we used our new powers to remove nearly 1,000 fraudulent restaurant company 'clones' from the register.
If you're planning to verify the identity of clients for Companies House, you’ll need to register your business as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). Find out how to get your business ready.
When setting up a company, you must choose an appropriate company name. Learn more about our approach to company names.
Louise Smyth CBE looks back on a transformative year for Companies House, and sets out what's ahead for 2025.
We'll soon be required to verify the identity of anyone who’s submitting information to the public register, including those acting on behalf of a company. Find out how this could affect you.
We're running stronger checks on company names which may give a false or misleading impression to the public. Find out how this may affect you or your company.
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Visit our careers hub to find tips and advice on applying for jobs at Companies House.
