Companies House changes IFAs need to know about

'The current Companies House system is messy'

clock • 4 min read

Lawyer Helen Curtis explains why it is time for advisory business owners to sit up and take notice of changes at Companies House…

Changes to the rules at Companies House may not be top of anyone's agenda in the current climate, and may even have slid entirely under the radar for some busy owners of small businesses. But if that is the case at your business, then it is time to sit up and take note. Because while these changes are navigable the consequences for getting them wrong could be serious.  For some context - anyone who has accessed the register at Companies House will know that the system as it exists is messy.  Companies could be set up quickly for small fees, with little accountability and barely an...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your Business

Over-collaboration: When everyone's accountable, no-one is

Over-collaboration: When everyone's accountable, no-one is

‘Boosting productivity requires smarter collaboration’

Duncan Lancashire
clock 10 February 2026 • 4 min read
Söderberg enters UK HNW space

Söderberg enters UK HNW space

Through Artorius Wealth Management investment

Jen Frost
clock 09 February 2026 • 2 min read
News editor's view: Advice firm valuations - are we at the peak?

News editor's view: Advice firm valuations - are we at the peak?

The news editor's Friday Night Takeaway from 6 February

Isabel Baxter
clock 06 February 2026 • 3 min read