Christmas Opening Times
Christmas is a time when many of our customers take time away from work to relax or spend time with the family. Accountants and solicitors offices close for nearly 2 weeks and the government offices we attend close for several days. In general, things are a bit quieter at SFS HQ over the holiday season. It has been another [...]
Companies House Fee Increase: February 2026
Companies House has announced a further adjustment to its fee structure, effective 1st February 2026. This follows the previous fee increase implemented in May 2024, which accompanied the introduction of measures under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. The upcoming changes will affect UK company formations and various filing services. Reason for the Fee Increase The Economic Crime [...]
Upcoming Changes to UK Company Registers – Effective 18 November 2025
As part of the upcoming reforms to UK company law, new regulations taking effect on 18 November 2025 will change the way companies maintain their statutory registers. These updates are designed to streamline record-keeping requirements and reduce duplication between internal company records and the information held at Companies House. What’s Changing? From 18 November 2025, [...]
Companies House Personal Codes: What You Need to Know
From 18 November 2025, it will become a legal requirement for all newly appointed company officers to provide a personal code when incorporating a company with Companies House. Existing company directors and officers will also be required to provide their personal code during a 12-month transitional period, typically when filing their next confirmation statement (CS01). What Is a Personal [...]
Virtual Offices – Everything You Need to Know
A virtual office lets you run your business with an official address and support services, without paying for a full office you don’t use. Think of it as an office without the office. You get the address and someone to handle your mail, but you don’t pay for desks you’ll never sit at. It doesn't suit everyone, but for [...]
Identity Verification for Companies House – Effective 18 November 2025
The UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduced a series of reforms designed to strengthen the accuracy of company information on the Companies House register. As part of these changes, Companies House has announced that identity verification will soon become a mandatory requirement for company officers. What are the new requirements? All appointed officers of UK companies [...]