Last week, we covered the new requirement for directors and persons with significant control (PSCs) to verify their identities from 18 November…

From 18 November 2025, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their identity at…

Thinking of starting a company at 16? Know the rules, risks and responsibilities before you take the leap. The Companies Act 2006…

Company directors have a legal duty to act responsibly and in the best interests of their business. If a director fails to…

Under the Companies Act 2006, dividends can only be paid from realised profits, never from capital, no matter what a company’s Articles…

Fit and proper test fee to jump from £150 to £700 under HMRC’s proposed AML supervision changes Many businesses are monitored by…

You now need to set up a verified GOV.UK One Login to confirm your identity with Companies House. To verify your identity…

Overseas property owners must now report earlier ownership changes or risk penalties from 31 July 2025. Under new rules introduced by the…

Identity verification is now rolling out for directors, PSCs, and agents, with more filing roles to be included soon under new anti-fraud…

Certain company changes—like a new registered address, email, or director—must be reported to Companies House promptly. Failure to update records risks penalties…