due diligence

Due Diligence: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know

Whether you are buying a business, entering a partnership, taking on an investor or signing a major contract, due diligence is the process that stands between you and an uninformed decision. In simple terms, it is the comprehensive research, audit and analysis you undertake before committing to a significant transaction. When done well, it confirms … Read more

ID checks

Confusion as Companies House rolls out identity checks for directors

Company directors are being urged to familiarise themselves with new identity verification requirements being introduced by Companies House, as confusion is reported around how and when the checks must be completed. The new rules form part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, a major reform aimed at tackling fraud and improving transparency … Read more

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Companies House ID Update

Companies House introduce a new identity verification framework From 18th November 2025, all new and existing company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will need to verify their identity with Companies House. WHAT IS THE PROCESS? Once verified, the relevant director or PSC will receive a Companies House 11-character unique identifier, which will become … Read more

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