The Government has confirmed that important changes to Companies House filing requirements will now take effect from April 2028 (rather than April 2027), giving small companies and micro-entities

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

Last week, we covered the new requirement for directors and persons with significant control (PSCs) to verify their identities from 18 November 2025. This process will be rolled out over 12 months,

From 18 November 2025, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their identity at Companies House. This verification is being phased in over

Thinking of starting a company at 16? Know the rules, risks and responsibilities before you take the leap. The Companies Act 2006 does not set a minimum age for shareholders, meaning even minors can

Company directors have a legal duty to act responsibly and in the best interests of their business. If a director fails to meet these responsibilities, they can face disqualification from acting as a

Under the Companies Act 2006, dividends can only be paid from realised profits, never from capital, no matter what a company’s Articles of Association say. Dividends can only be paid by a company out

Fit and proper test fee to jump from £150 to £700 under HMRC’s proposed AML supervision changes Many businesses are monitored by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or certain professional bodies

You now need to set up a verified GOV.UK One Login to confirm your identity with Companies House. To verify your identity at Companies House, you can use the GOV.UK online verification service if you

Overseas property owners must now report earlier ownership changes or risk penalties from 31 July 2025. Under new rules introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, entities