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.

Companies House Reform Update — 1 Million Verified Already Over one million people have already verified their identity ahead of the upcoming Companies House changes — a major milestone as the UK strengthens corporate transparency. From 18 November 2025, all new and existing company directors and persons with significant control (PSCs) must verify their identity with Companies House — either through GOV.UK One Login or an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). Why it