Corporate Governance & Regulation

Company changes you must report

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

Corporate Governance & Regulation

Verifying identity at Companies House – From April 2025

New rules under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act mean identity checks will soon be required at Companies House. From directors to agents, all those running UK

Corporate Governance & Regulation

Dealing with company unpaid debts

Unpaid debts can put a limited company at risk of a winding-up petition, potentially leading to liquidation. Creditors may act via court judgments or statutory demands, forcing

Corporate Governance & Regulation

Online information about a company

A significant amount of online information about companies is available to the public on the Companies House website. The information available through Companies House can be an

Corporate Governance & Regulation

Changing a company’s year end date

There are specific rules that restrict changing a company’s year-end date, also known as the "accounting reference date". Initially, this is based on the date of

Corporate Governance & Regulation

Is there a partnership in place?

A partnership is a reasonably straightforward way for two or more legal persons to establish and operate a business with the intent to make a profit. Partnerships can take various

Corporate Governance & Regulation

What is a PSC?

PSC stands for Person with Significant Control. It is a legal term used primarily in the United Kingdom under company law. A PSC is someone who holds significant influence or

Corporate Governance & Regulation

Penalties for late filing of company accounts

There are late filing penalties which are designed to encourage companies to file their accounts and reports on time. All companies, private and public, large or small, trading or

Corporate Governance & Regulation

What is an appropriate address for a company?

One of the key changes introduced as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) was the introduction of new rules for registered office addresses. The ECCTA

Corporate Governance & Regulation

Ordering documents from Companies House

Companies House offers interested parties the ability to order certified copies of certificates and documents held on the Companies House register.

You can order:

a company