Read the latest updates on changes to UK company law, under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
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.
We'll soon start to use our new and enhanced powers to query information and request supporting evidence. Over time this will lead to more accurate and trusted information on the register.
We’re aiming to introduce the first set of changes brought in by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act on 4 March 2024. Here’s what you need to know.
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.
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