companies-house

  1. Companies House WebFiling security incident: what happened, what to check, and what to do next

    Companies House WebFiling security incident: what happened, what to check, and what to do next

    Companies House has confirmed that its WebFiling service suffered a security issue that, in certain circumstances, allowed a logged-in WebFiling user to access and potentially change some details for companies they were not authorised to manage. The service was taken offline at 1.30 pm on...
  2. Companies House in 2025, what changed, and what it means for you as a small business owner

    Companies House in 2025, what changed, and what it means for you as a small business owner

    If you run a limited company or are thinking about starting one, 2025 was a significant year for Companies House. The changes were not just minor rule tweaks; they marked the beginning of a new approach to how the UK tracks who owns and runs companies. The aim is simple to say, even if the law...
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    Hi from Convert-iXBRL.co.uk - Find UK Companies on web and via API

    Hi all New here but really pleased to see the positive and supportive community comments. I am currently growing convert-ixbrl.co.uk, a UK company search engine with searchable UK Companies House data including financials, registration info and 90+ filters to build company lists such as...
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    Going back to Sole Trader? Companies House removing abridged accounts

    2 days ago a date was announced: https://changestoukcompanylaw.campaign.gov.uk/changes-to-accounts/ Due to these upcoming changes we will no longer be able to file abridged/filleted accounts for micro-entities (or any other), resulting in zero financial privacy This is not a problem for...
  5. Companies House ID Verification: What UK Directors and PSCs Must Know for 2025

    Companies House ID Verification: What UK Directors and PSCs Must Know for 2025

    Companies House is rolling out new identity verification requirements for directors and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) to enhance the integrity of the UK's corporate register and tackle economic crime. These changes are part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023...