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Corporate Governance for Startups: Essential Governance Requirements for Growing UK Businesses

For many start-ups, the early priority is understandably focused on product development, market entry and securing funding. However, one of…
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Football Governance Act 2025: What Clubs Need to Do Now

The Football Governance Act 2025 introduces practical governance obligations that football clubs must now implement and evidence. Under the oversight…
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The UK Football Governance Act 2025: Why Governance Now Matters for Every Football Club

The Football Governance Act 2025 (the Act), which received Royal Assent in July 2025, represents a significant shift in the…
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Identity Verification at Companies House: What Directors and PSCs Need to Know

Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) Companies House is taking a significantly stronger stance on corporate transparency,…
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Why directors are turning to Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs)

Directors are increasingly exposed to regulatory scrutiny under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), particularly in relation to…
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Why Charity Governance Matters: Lessons from the Sentebale Case 

Learn how the Sentebale case highlights key charity governance failures and what trustees can do to strengthen compliance and public…
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Charity Commission Registration Support

Several clients have approached us for support in registering with the Charity Commission….
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Considering stakeholder interests: How directors can comply with  their Section 172 Companies Act duties

Section 172(1) Companies Act is key to UK governance, but its broad scope creates uncertainty for directors on compliance….
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Guide to Confirmation Statements: What they are, how to file them, and common pitfalls

You’ve probably heard of the confirmation statement. But do you know what it actually confirms, when it’s due, or what…
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Risky Business: Can a director of a UK subsidiary be based outside of the UK?

If an individual does not live in the UK, can they still be a director of a UK company and…
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Cut costs with Effective Corporate Governance

Corporate governance mistakes can cost companies millions — yet many organisations still underestimate its critical value. Generally, it is impossible…
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Will the Increase of Company Size Thresholds Impact Your Company Reports?

As of 6 April 2025 new regulations (The companies (Accounts and Reports) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024) will come…