by | Jun 1, 2026 | Corporate Governance & Regulation
Companies House has published its business plan for 2026-27, setting out its priorities for the coming year as it continues to implement major reforms aimed at improving the quality of information held on the UK companies register and tackling economic crime. A key...
by | May 21, 2026 | Corporate Governance & Regulation
Identity verification requirements at Companies House became a legal requirement for directors and people with significant control (PSCs) from 18 November 2025. This date marked the start of a 12-month transition period for identity verification. Companies House...
by | May 4, 2026 | Corporate Governance & Regulation
There has been considerable discussion over the past year about whether small companies would be required to file profit and loss accounts at Companies House. Many practitioners will be aware that proposals were introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate...
by | Mar 19, 2026 | Corporate Governance & Regulation
A Companies House blunder has raised concerns after a flaw in the WebFiling service briefly exposed sensitive company data. The issue, identified on 13 March 2026, meant that a logged-in user could potentially access and amend limited details of another company by...
by | Mar 5, 2026 | Corporate Governance & Regulation
Bona vacantia is Latin term meaning “ownerless goods”. The bodies that deal with bona vacantia claims vary across the United Kingdom, but they all ultimately represent the Crown. Under company law, when a company is dissolved, any remaining rights or...
by | Mar 5, 2026 | Corporate Governance & Regulation
A person with significant control (PSC) is someone who owns or exercises significant influence over a company. They can also be referred to as a “beneficial owner”. Every UK company is required to identify its PSCs and register their details with Companies...
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