Tag: Companies House
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Companies House Identity Verification – date confirmed
Following the announcement earlier in the year regarding upcoming changes to Companies House filing requirements, it has now been confirmed that identity verification measures will be introduced from 18 November 2025. From this date, compliance will be mandatory. Benefits of the new legislation include more accurate and trustworthy register data and greater fraud protection. Key…
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The difference between a sole trader and a limited company
The main difference between a sole trader and a limited company is the legal structure. Sole Traders are self-employed individuals, who are the sole person in their business. As a sole trader, you have total control over any business assets and profits. This also means you are personally liable for all the debts of the…
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Changes to Accounts Filing for Small Companies and Micro-entities from 1 April 2027
From 1 April 2027, small companies and micro-entities will need to file profit and loss account statements with Companies House. Companies will no longer be able to prepare and file ‘abridged’ accounts. The changes are being introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 to combat money laundering and other fraudulent activity. What’s…
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Changes to Companies House filing: What you need to know
Recent changes to UK company law contained under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), is aimed to provide greater transparency around who runs and controls UK Companies and to ptrevent the abuse of corporate structures.As part of this, there are changes to filing with Companies House, including the requirement for ID verification.…