Company filing penalties you should avoid

Most company directors are aware that they must file annual accounts and a confirmation statement…

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Profit and loss accounts to be filed from April 2028

The Government has confirmed that important changes to Companies House filing requirements will now take…

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Companies House publishes its business plan

Companies House has published its business plan for 2026-27, setting out its priorities for the…

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Verify your ID at Companies House

Verify your ID at Companies House

Identity verification requirements at Companies House became a legal requirement for directors and people with…

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Financial performance review and net profit margin analysis

Update on Companies House plans for profit and loss filing

There has been considerable discussion over the past year about whether small companies would be…

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Companies House blunder

A Companies House blunder has raised concerns after a flaw in the WebFiling service briefly…

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Meaning of “bona vacantia”

Bona vacantia is Latin term meaning “ownerless goods”. The bodies that deal with bona vacantia…

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What Is a person with significant control?

A person with significant control (PSC) is someone who owns or exercises significant influence over…

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Company Information in the Public Domain

Company information in the public domain

Did you know you can monitor any UK company for free and get email alerts…

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Company Voluntary Arrangements

Company Voluntary Arrangements

A Company Voluntary Arrangement (also known as a CVA) is a special arrangement that allows…

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Why ID Verification Is Good for Business Security

Why ID verification is supposedly good for business

Last week, we covered the new requirement for directors and persons with significant control (PSCs)…

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Verify Your ID at Companies House

Have you verified your ID at Companies House?

From 18 November 2025, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be…

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Minimum Age to Be a Company Director

16 years old – the minimum age for a company director

Thinking of starting a company at 16? Know the rules, risks and responsibilities before you…

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Company Director Disqualification

Company director disqualification

Company directors have a legal duty to act responsibly and in the best interests of…

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When Dividends Cannot Be Paid

When dividends cannot be paid

Under the Companies Act 2006, dividends can only be paid from realised profits, never from…

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