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A new report released today reveals the strides being made to improve the accuracy of the Companies House register and disrupt economic crime.
Five companies shut down this year following Insolvency Service investigations
Small companies and micro-entities to file profit and loss accounts but can opt out of publication. All companies will need to file accounts via commercial software with more time to prepare.
Companies House and IPO warn businesses about unsolicited payment requests and how to identify them.
The agency’s business plan 2026 to 2027 marks a key step in its transformation, strengthening its position as a trusted guardian of corporate data.
Companies House is reviewing the retention period for dissolved company records, following concerns that records should be held for longer than 20 years.
Statement from Andy King, Chief Executive of Companies House, on the WebFiling security issue.
Official email from Companies House to all registered email addresses of companies registered in the UK, about a security issue that affected the WebFiling service.
Ministers confirm that Dr Ros Rivaz will take on the role from 1 March.
Companies wound-up in the public interest following Insolvency Service investigations
Business Secretary Peter Kyle confirms Andy King as CIC Regulator.
Identity verification for directors and PSCs brings a fairer and safer business environment closer.
We review our fees every year to make sure they’re set at the right level and reflect the cost of delivering our services.
Making the register a more trusted and transparent source of information supports a fairer and safer business environment.
A new 5-year strategy sets out the agency’s aims to support economic growth by improving corporate transparency and protecting businesses and individuals from harm.
The Director of Intelligence and Law Enforcement Engagement at Companies House has officially joined the Corporate Registers Forum.
From 13 October 2025, customers will need to use GOV.UK One Login to sign in to their Companies House WebFiling account.
Companies House has been awarded the highest level award for workplace wellbeing by Investors in People.
We are phasing in identity verification over 12 months to make things simpler for companies and business owners.
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