| We've rounded up all the latest updates as we continue to maintain services for our customers and protect the welfare of our employees in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We have reduced numbers in our offices following government coronavirus guidance and many of our staff are subject to local restrictions. It's taking much longer than usual to process paper documents, forms and letters sent to us by post. You should use our online services to make sure your information is processed on time. See a full list of Companies House documents you can file online, and visit our YouTube channel to see all of our how to videos. We've also developed a service to Upload a document to Companies House instead of sending a paper document by post.  We've launched a diversity and inclusion campaign which showcases our commitment to supporting equality and diversity, both within the organisation and the wider UK business community. The campaign has been showcasing our staff networks, which help us to understand the needs of underrepresented groups in Companies House. Catch up with all the stories from the campaign on our blog. The UK has left the EU and new rules for business with the EU start in January 2021. The transition period will end on 31 December 2020 and will not be extended. While the government continues to negotiate with the European Union, there are actions your business can take now. Watch this video to find out what 2021 will mean for your business. Use the transition checker tool for a personalised summary of the actions you need to take. You can also stay up to date with the latest developments by signing up to receive a weekly email bulletin and attending a business sector webinar.  We've launched our strategy for the next 5 years. Louise, our Chief Executive, discusses the new strategy on our blog and explains why she's confident that we'll achieve our purpose of driving confidence in the UK economy. Your experiences and feedback could help us improve this service. If you're interested in taking part in user research please email surveys@companieshouse.gov.uk  The government, in consultation with industry, has produced guidance to help make sure workplaces are as safe as possible. You can also visit the Coronavirus Business Support blog to read examples of how businesses are following the government's working safely guidance. Some measures from the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act have been extended to relieve pressure on businesses dealing with coronavirus. Find out more about the extension of the measures. Our contact centre is open. You can call us on 0303 1234 500, between 8.30am and 6pm on weekdays. All our offices remain closed to the public until March 2021. We're still sharing all the latest updates and information about our services on our coronavirus guidance page for Companies House customers, employees and suppliers. To receive instant email notifications as soon as we update our content, sign up for email alerts. Are you thinking of starting a business? Join our webinar with the Business Support Helpline to help you choose the right legal structure for your business. Companies House is an Executive Agency of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. © Crown Copyright 2020. | 
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