From 2025, Companies House is introducing new Proof of Identity (POI) requirements for all company directors, People with Significant Control (PSC) and anyone who files company information. While this change aims to increase transparency and reduce fraud, many directors are understandably uneasy about uploading sensitive personal documents such as passports or driving licences directly to […]
Companies House is introducing a new identity verification process to help deter those wishing to use companies for illegal purposes. Anyone setting up, running, owning, or controlling a company in the UK will need to verify their identity to prove they are who they claim to be. These changes are Mandatory from 18 November 2025; […]
Companies House Reforms 2025–2026: What Directors, Business Owners, and Advisors Must Know Prepared by: Sterling Finance UK Limited Chartered Certified Accountants | Corporate Advisors Executive Summary The UK government is significantly strengthening the regulatory framework around company registration and compliance through Companies House. These changes—spanning identity verification, address legitimacy, overseas entity transparency, and enforcement of […]
There is a change to data suppression laws which will help you remove your home address from the company register and from publicity on company documents. This process has been made easier. This will apply to company directors and other people such as secretaries, people with significant control and LLP members. If you would like […]