As part of sweeping reforms under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, Companies House is introducing mandatory identity checks for company directors, people with significant control (PSCs), and anyone filing information on behalf of a business. The move is designed to crack down on fraud and improve corporate transparency. What’s Changing? Every director and PSC must complete an online ID verification. Once approved, you’ll be issued a personal verification cod

Ministers have announced a major U‑turn   on planned filing reforms originating from the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. The reversal clarified that small and micro entities will not be required to file full profit & loss statements publicly, after widespread concern over the original proposals announced by Companies House on 25 June 2025. Need help making sense of Companies House updates? Speak to an expert today. What Was on the Table? The legislation or