Reflecting on a landmark year for Companies House
Reflecting on a landmark year for Companies House
Louise Smyth CBE looks back on a transformative year for Companies House, and sets out what's ahead for 2025.
Sharing our equality, diversity and inclusion journey with Techniquest
Ruth Frost talks about sharing our experiences of developing and implementing our equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy to help other organisations with their own journey.
Companies House reform: identity verification
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Andrew Williams - Identity Verification Implementation Lead, Posted on:
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Changes to UK company law, Companies House transformation, Digital transformation
At Companies House, we will be implementing a new identity verification process to help deter those wishing to start companies for illegal purposes. Find out how anyone setting up, running, owning or controlling a company in the UK will need to verify their identity to prove that they are who they claim to be.
The Register of Overseas Entities: why the verification process means you should act now
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Nick Lindsay, CEO of Elemental and Tobias Latham, Solicitor at Elemental, Posted on:
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Register of Overseas Entities, Running a company
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.
Disability inclusion: how we’re encouraging people to think differently and take action
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Rebecca Bodger, Intelligence Researcher, Posted on:
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Working at Companies House
Rebecca Bodger tells us about her own experience of working at Companies House, and the importance of finding an employer who treats you as an individual.
Register of Overseas Entities – what, why and when
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Mike Ward - Founder and Executive Chairman, Armalytix, Posted on:
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Companies House transformation, Digital transformation, Register of Overseas Entities, Running a company
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 …
What Companies House will look like in the future
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Louise Smyth CBE - Chief Executive and Registrar of Companies for England and Wales, Posted on:
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Changes to UK company law, Companies House transformation, Digital transformation, Register of Overseas Entities
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.
Turning policy into legislation: the passage of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill
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Stuart Morgan - Head of Policy Development at Companies House, Posted on:
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Changes to UK company law, Companies House transformation
The new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill will lead to major reform at Companies House. Read our blog post to find out more about the changes.
How to improve the cyber security of your business
The National Cyber Security Centre – the UK’s lead authority on cyber security and part of GCHQ – provides guidance on how to protect your business and manage risks in a changing digital landscape.
How user-centered design shapes our services
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Nadine Hussien - User Experience Researcher, Posted on:
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Digital transformation, User research
Find out how user-centered design shapes our services, and join our user panel for the Register of Overseas Entities.
How to protect your company from fraud and scams
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Jenna Lees - Communications Intern, Posted on:
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Running a company, Starting a company
Make sure you protect your new business. Here are three main ways to avoid fraud, scams and identity theft, and how to report them.
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