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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,…
3 months ago
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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…
3 months ago
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How do I transfer my shares in a private limited company?

The transfer of shares in a private limited company from one party to another can occur under a variety of…
2 years ago
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Register of Members – Are they important?

The simple answer to this question is – yes, very! The Act requires all companies to keep a register of…
2 years ago
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Do I have to hold a Company Board Meeting?

One forum to make formal decisions within a company are board meetings, where board directors assemble….
2 years ago
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ECCTA: Changes to Companies House Fees

One of the hot topics of speculation surrounding the changes brought in by the act was talk of a significant…
2 years ago
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Can we see your ID please?

Companies registered in the UK are advised to prepare for a host of new requirements, amounting to the biggest upgrade…
3 years ago
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Does my Private Limited company need a company secretary?

A private limited company is no longer required to appoint a company secretary, unless the company’s articles of association state…
4 years ago
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How do I release a charge registered against a company at Companies House?

Informing the registrar about the satisfaction, or part satisfaction of a charge is in the best interests of the charger…
4 years ago
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Part 3: People with Significant Control Changes and Filings

Part 3 of our series of articles on ‘people with significant control’ ((PSC’s) will highlight filing obligation which must be…
4 years ago
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Part 2: What is a PSC register and why should it be kept up-to-date?

Where a Company is undergoing a transfer or allotment of shares, there may well be resultant changes to the PSC…
4 years ago
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Part 1: Determining a PSC – what criteria needs to be satisfied?

This article will consider the assessment criteria for the determination of a PSC status. A PSC is an individual who…
4 years ago