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Court action highlights legal duty on directors to complete identity verification
Objections to limited companies being struck off the Companies House register will need to be submitted through our online service only. We will no longer accept objections by email.
GOV.UK One Login will become the main sign-in option for the Find and update company information service.
Companies House want to hear your experiences of using the Package Accounts Upload Service
Twenty three company directors were disqualified in the first 6 months of this year for persistent or serious non-compliance with their responsibilities.
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.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
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.
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