Big changes at Companies House as mandatory ID checks loom

Stay ahead of significant compliance changes with Companies House’s new identity verification (IDV) regime, set to take effect from 18th November 2025.

From this date, all new and existing company directors, LLP members, and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) must complete mandatory ID checks—redefining onboarding and ongoing compliance requirements. Whether you’re an accountant, ACSP, or company administrator, understanding your new responsibilities is critical: registration, record keeping, and helping clients navigate this new process will become essential parts of your workflow.

Discover what’s required, the methods available for ID verification, and how to prepare your practice to meet government standards. Plus, find out how TaxCalc can help you embrace these changes, streamline verification and maintain your compliance edge. 

Companies House Same day services suspended

Due to the closure of Companies House office, the ability to fast track company registrations and certain company information has been SUSPENDED until further notice. Companies House have advised customers that any incorporation or change of name filings with the same day indicator will fail validation.

Fine. Or fine?

Fine. or fine?
HMRC has issued fines for non-compliance to AML regulations. Don’t make the same mistake. 

With HMRC issuing fines to certain accountants for failing to have proper anti-money laundering (AML) procedures in place AML is an issue that can’t be ignored.

Advanced Companies House Integration and enhanced Task, Work Tracking and Deadline Management

You’ll know how committed we are to enhancing your TaxCalc experience and improving your practice’s performance.

We've listened to your feedback and have made a number of improvements to task management and enhanced the facility to sync data from Companies House.

Late Filing. The facts and figures (and how to avoid a £1,500 sting in the tail).

Companies filing their accounts late can incur an eye-watering £1,500 fine after six months. One would think that’s enough to focus the mind, yet the number of penalties being handed out by Companies House has seen a spike over the past year. The stats for the year to March 2017 make interesting reading...