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Andy King, Chief Executive and Registrar of Companies for England and Wales looks back on a transformative year for Companies House, and sets out what's ahead for 2026.
Read the latest updates on changes to UK company law, under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
Andy King, Chief Executive and Registrar of Companies for England and Wales looks back on a transformative year for Companies House, and sets out what's ahead for 2026.
Companies House has introduced new identity verification requirements for people with significant control (PSCs). Find out why, how and when you need to verify if you're a PSC.
Directors and people with significant control (PSCs) can verify their identity through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). This blog post explores the benefits of using an ACSP to verify.
Find out how we're working with the Insolvency Service to fight back against people who take advantage of corporate structures to hide their crimes.
Find out how verifying your identity with GOV.UK One Login for Companies House is designed to be quick, free and secure.
From 18 November 2025, identity verification with Companies House becomes a legal requirement. Find out how we're helping businesses to prepare.
Andy King, our Chief Executive and Registrar of Companies for England and Wales, discusses our strategy for 2025 to 2030.
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.