How to Remove Your Home Address from the Companies House Register
If you want to remove or protect your home address from the Companies House register, the good news is that it is possible. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to protect
What Information Can You Find Using the Companies House Search Service?
The Companies House search service gives anyone free access to detailed records on every company registered in the United Kingdom. Using this service, you can check the status of a
Guide to Late Filing Penalties for UK Limited Companies
Late filing penalties for UK limited companies affect thousands of businesses every year. Between 2024 and 2025, Companies House issued 317,985 penalties for late filing of accounts, with total fines
What Are The Annual Filing Requirements For UK Limited Companies?
As a registered limited company owner/director you must meet the annual filing requirements for both Companies House and HMRC, even if your company is small, inactive, or dormant. Even if
Company Formation: Identity Checks from 18 Nov 2025
From 18 November 2025, identity verification becomes a legal requirement for UK company formation and ongoing corporate administration. Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, all company directors
Filing an Overseas Entity Update Statement – What You Must Know
Did you know that it is a legal requirement for all overseas entities with interests in UK property to file an overseas entity update statement with Companies House each year?
UK Company Formations: 2025 Review
This review of UK company formations in 2025 provides an overview of the latest official statistics on incorporations, dissolutions, and the wider business population. Drawing on data from Companies House,
What is Companies House?
Companies House is the principal registrar of businesses in the United Kingdom (UK). It is responsible for handling the registration of companies, maintaining a public register of company information, and
How Long Does it Take to Register a Limited Company?
In the UK, depending on how and when you apply, your new company can be registered with Companies House on the same day, even within as little as 3 hours.
New Pre-Registration Disclosure Rules for the Register of Overseas Entities
From 31 July 2025, new rules will affect all overseas entities on the UK’s Register of Overseas Entities. These changes, introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023,