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Read the latest blog posts from Companies House Third-party providers: Get ready to register as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider If you're planning to verify the identity of clients for Companies House, you'll need to register your business as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). Find out how to get your business ready. Reflecting on a landmark year for Companies House Louise Smyth CBE looks back on a transformative year, and sets out what's ahead for Companies House. Taking a responsible approach to company names When setting up a company, you must choose an appropriate company name. Learn more about our approach to company names. Launching the Fair Payment Code: helping businesses get paid on time The Small Business Commissioner is an independent public body, tackling unfavourable payment practices in the UK. Here's everything you need to know about their new Fair Payment Code. Companies House is an Executive Agency of the Department for Business and Trade. © Crown Copyright 2025.

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