by | Sep 1, 2026 | Corporate Governance & Regulation
An important change is coming to the way companies file their annual accounts. From 1 April 2028, all UK-registered companies will be required to file their annual accounts with Companies House using commercial software. The existing web and paper filing routes for...
by | Jul 6, 2026 | Corporate Governance & Regulation
Most company directors are aware that they must file annual accounts and a confirmation statement with Companies House. However, missing these deadlines can lead to unnecessary costs and, in some cases, much more serious consequences. The most common financial...
by | Jun 15, 2026 | Corporate Governance & Regulation
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 additional time to prepare for the new rules. One of the most...
by | Jun 1, 2026 | Corporate Governance & Regulation
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 held on the UK companies register and tackling economic crime. A key...
by | May 21, 2026 | Corporate Governance & Regulation
Identity verification requirements at Companies House became a legal requirement for directors and people with significant control (PSCs) from 18 November 2025. This date marked the start of a 12-month transition period for identity verification. Companies House...
by | May 4, 2026 | Corporate Governance & Regulation
There has been considerable discussion over the past year about whether small companies would be required to file profit and loss accounts at Companies House. Many practitioners will be aware that proposals were introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate...
