From 18 November 2025, Companies House will introduce compulsory identity verification for all individual directors of UK companies and persons with significant control (PSCs). This new process is part of a broader effort to make the Companies House register more secure, accurate, and trustworthy—and to help prevent fraud and misuse of company information. This articleContinue reading "New Requirements to Verify Your Identity With Companies House" The post New Requirements to Verify Your Id...| LegalVision UK
As a minority shareholder in a company, you may sometimes feel that your interests are being unfairly disregarded by those in control. This situation can be frustrating and potentially damaging to your investment. Furthermore, the law provides protection for minority shareholders through unfair prejudice petitions, also known as minority shareholder oppression claims. Failing to addressContinue reading "Understanding Unfair Prejudice and Minority Shareholder Oppression Claims" The post Unders...| LegalVision UK
Learn the differences between restricted and unrestricted shares in the UK, their tax impact, and what employers and employees should know.| LegalVision UK
A shelf company, also known as a ready-made company, is a pre-registered limited company that has been ‘left on the shelf’ for a period of time before being sold. Shelf companies are created by agents and sold to entrepreneurs who want to quickly begin trading through a company. Historically, they were the fastest way ofContinue reading "Shelf Companies: Legal Benefits and Considerations" The post Shelf Companies: Legal Benefits and Considerations appeared first on LegalVision UK.| LegalVision UK
One of the key benefits of operating a business as a private limited company is the protection it affords to the personal assets of those involved in the business. However, there are certain circumstances in which the directors or shareholders of a company may be held personally responsible for the company’s debts or sued forContinue reading "What Risks Do Directors and Shareholders Personally Face When Running a Company?" The post What Risks Do Directors and Shareholders Personally Face Wh...| LegalVision UK
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This article explains the PSC regulations that require companies to disclose key controllers and the importance of maintaining an accurate PSC register.| LegalVision UK
This article outlines the key role of Companies House and what UK business owners must do to stay compliant and avoid penalties.| LegalVision UK