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Changes to accounts, part 2: small company filing options

The way we operate at Companies House is changing. Since 22 September 2022, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill has been making its way through Parliament. The changes set out in the Bill will improve transparency by making more financial information available to the public. This will help tackle economic crime and provide more information for …

The Register of Overseas Entities: why the verification process means you should act now

Register of Overseas Entities

31 January 2023 - the deadline when all overseas entities need to have registered with Companies House - is fast approaching. The new verification process takes time, so it’s critical that overseas entities register as soon as possible.

Register of Overseas Entities – what, why and when

Register of Overseas Entities

Following Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 was accelerated and rapidly passed. A key component was the new Register of Overseas Entities, along with other measures to combat financial crime. What is the Register …

Explaining the secondary legislation for the Register of Overseas Entities - part 2

Register of Overseas Entities

We’ve reached another significant milestone as the second statutory instrument (SI) has been laid in Parliament. Find out what this secondary legislation means and how we're working incredibly quickly to introduce the new Register of Overseas Entities.

Explaining the secondary legislation for the Register of Overseas Entities - part 1

Register of Overseas Entities

We’ve reached a significant milestone as the first statutory instrument (SI) has been laid in Parliament. Find out what this secondary legislation means and how we're working at pace to introduce the new Register of Overseas Entities.