Latest news from Companies HouseIn this newsletter:
- A warning about misleading invoices from organisations imitating Companies House and other legitimate sources
- Companies House launches business plan for 2026 to 2027
- Make sure your Companies House details are correct when completing identity verification
- Companies House discusses Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Act reforms and identity verification on RUSI podcast
Beware of misleading invoices asking for payments Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) are asking businesses to be vigilant of misleading requests for payments, sent by organisations not affiliated with government. These invoices request payment at a highly inflated price for services available for a much lower fee - or free of charge - directly from legitimate sources like Companies House, IP attorneys or the IPO. If you're unsure about a letter or email you’ve received, make sure to verify it before making a payment. If you choose to use a third party to represent your company, you may need to pay for their services. These can be legitimate businesses offering separate services to those provided directly by Companies House and IPO.
Companies House launches business plan for 2026 to 2027Companies House has published its business plan for 2026 to 2027. This sets out strategic objectives for the financial year. These are:
- improving the accuracy, reliability and usability of register data to increase its value to the economy
- preventing, detecting and disrupting economic crime that harms businesses and the public
- delivering major reforms to company law with clear communication and minimal burden on business
- providing seamless, customer-focused services
- modernising technology responsibly
- investing in the organisation’s people and culture
Make sure your Companies House details are correct when completing identity verificationTo complete your identity verification requirements for Companies House, your details must be correct and match our records. Data mismatches will prevent you from being able to complete identity verification. You must make any changes or corrections in plenty of time before your company's confirmation statement is due. It can take up to 20 working days for us to process any corrections and the register will need to show the correct information before you can file your confirmation statement and provide your personal code.
Companies House discusses ECCT Act reforms and identity verificationCompanies House recently featured on the Suspicious Transaction Report podcast series, produced by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). Our Head of Intelligence, Matt Pennell, discussed how ECCT Act reforms and identity verification are enabling our transition to an active gatekeeper - strengthening the integrity of the register and supporting our enforcement partners to tackle economic crime.
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