Companies House

Companies House has published its first ever strategic intelligence assessment as it steps up its work to tackle economic crime.  The strategic intelligence assessment gives an analysis of the key threats Companies House faces. It aims to guide future prioritisation, decision making, risk ident

Companies House has introduced new powers to drive better compliance and supports the agency in improving the accuracy of the UK company register and crack down on misuse. Registered companies are being warned to keep on top of their responsibilities ahead of new penalties being applied. 

BrewDog's recent failure to submit its 2023 accounts to Companies House on time has highlighted the need for stricter penalties for late filing, according to tax expert Dan Neidle. The Scottish brewer missed the end-of-June deadline without explanation, exposing a flaw in the current system where th

Companies House has implemented new and enhanced powers aimed at fortifying the integrity of its data and curbing the misuse of the companies register.

Company incorporation and registration fees are set to rise in May following new legislation. The fee for incorporating a company online is set to rise from £12 to £50, while the fee for a postal application will increase from £40 to £71.

Companies House has been given new powers to tackle fraudulent information on the company register under legislation which received royal assent yesterday. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act introduces what the UK government calls "world-leading powers" to allow authorities to proacti

Glasgow has reached a significant milestone with 51,750 registered businesses, surpassing the 50,000 mark for the first time in its history.

MPs have been urged to fix the "dysfunctional" Companies House as it is inadvertently facilitating business fraud in its current state. The warning call came from the anti-fraud leader at the trade body UK Finance during a session of the business, energy and industrial strategy (BEIS) committee, in

The value of Sir Alex Ferguson's personal company, ACF Sports Promotions, increased in value to almost £17.5 million last year. According to newly filed accounts with Companies House, the firm has total assets of £21m and owes just over £3.5m to creditors within one year.

The Gleneagles Hotel has reported its first loss in ten years with pre-tax losses of £5.2 million.

The Glencadam Distillery in Brechin has seen pre-tax profits soar to £17.5 million in 2020 despite the economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. According to accounts filed by the distillery's owner Angus Dundee Distillers, the pre-tax profits rose from the £12.4m recorded

Glasgow Airport has warned of 'material uncertainties' which may cast 'significant doubt' over its ability to continue as a going concern.

The number of new tech start-ups in Scotland has increased by 57% in quarter three this year compared to quarter one data, according to new research conducted by audit, tax and consulting firm RSM.

Marketing Edinburgh, Edinburgh's tax-payer funded tourism marketing company, has been fined for failing to file its accounts on time.

Due to the current public health situation and the impact of coronavirus on companies (e.g. self-isolating), Companies House is now automatically granting a two-month extension to file company accounts.