From April 2028, small companies and micro-entities will need to file profit and loss accounts with Companies House, although they will be able to opt out of having that P&L information published on the public register. The reform is intended to improve Companies House data, transparency and oversight, while addressing smaller firms’ concerns about commercial sensitivity. The change is part of wider Companies House reforms aimed at improving transparency, data quality and

The UK is undergoing the biggest reform of Companies House in over 180 years, driven by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. The aim is to transform Companies House from a passive register into an active gatekeeper for corporate data. Key changes include: • Identity verification for all company directors and persons with significant control to prevent fraudulent appointments. • Stronger powers for Companies House to query, reject or remove inaccurate filings.

News from Companies House: Over 150,000 UK companies are being targeted for enforcement action in 2025–26 as part of a national crackdown...