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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of requiring companies registered with Companies House to publish a publicly accessible business email address.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of requiring companies registered with Companies House to publish a publicly accessible business email address.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, for what reason the Compulsory strike-off action against Alaba Properties Ltd, registered on Companies House 11885501, was twice discontinued; and whether that company (a) had and (b) has an unpaid Bounce Back loan under the Coronavirus scheme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, for what reason the Compulsory strike-off action against Alaba Properties Ltd, registered on Companies House 11885501, was twice discontinued; and whether that company (a) had and (b) has an unpaid Bounce Back loan under the Coronavirus scheme.
The Registrars of Companies must discontinue compulsory strike-off action when information comes to light indicating that a company is carrying on business or is otherwise in operation. The Registrars of Companies do not comment on action regarding specific companies.
Information regarding whether a company (a) had and (b) has an unpaid Bounce Back Loan is considered commercially sensitive to the borrower. The Department therefore cannot disclose information at this time regarding Alaba Properties Ltd, and whether the company either had, or has, an unpaid Bounce Back Loan.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of issues with the identity verification process with Companies House, particularly the impact on charities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of issues with the identity verification process with Companies House, particularly the impact on charities.
The identity verification requirements introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 apply only to charities that are incorporated as companies limited by guarantee. In these circumstances, trustees are required to verify their identity as company directors.
Companies House provides support to assist individuals in completing the identity verification process, including trustees of charitable companies, and monitor user insight to inform continuous improvement of their guidance and services.
Trustees of Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) are not required to verify their identity for Companies House purposes, as CIOs are not incorporated or registered under the Companies Act framework.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of mandatory Companies House identity verification on long-serving company directors.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of mandatory Companies House identity verification on long-serving company directors.
Most existing company directors can complete online verification in a matter of minutes using a wide range of documents. The service has been designed to be straightforward and meets government accessibility requirements, including compatibility with assistive technologies and can be completed independently using a smartphone or computer. A 12-month transition period commenced on 18 November 2025 to lessen the impact on existing directors.
An impact assessment found verification costs and burdens are minimal, reflecting our aim to keep new requirements proportionate and manageable. The assessment is available here: Impact Assessment - Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether he plans to provide a non-digital route for existing directors to comply with mandatory identity verification requirements.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether he plans to provide a non-digital route for existing directors to comply with mandatory identity verification requirements.
Identity verification became mandatory on 18 November 2025 for new and existing directors, equivalent roles in other registrable legal entities, and People with Significant Control (PSCs).
Individuals are encouraged to use GOV.UK One Login as this offers several routes, including using photo ID, answering online security questions or document checks at a Post Office. Those unable to complete verification using a One Login route can instead use an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), such as an accountant or solicitor, to verify their identity.
ACSPs must meet Companies House's identity verification standard. Companies House also provides tailored support and reasonable adjustments.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether he is taking steps to streamline the identity verification process with Companies House.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether he is taking steps to streamline the identity verification process with Companies House.
Companies House designed its identity verification process to enable individuals to meet the requirements of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 while minimising burdens on business wherever possible.
Identity verification is generally a one-off process, as the unique personal code received can be reused to confirm the verified status across multiple roles and appointments.
Companies House has continued to improve its digital services and customer guidance in response to user feedback and insight. It is working closely with GOV.UK One Login, which is exploring new ways for individuals to prove their identity using a wider range of evidence.
Find out how to remove false information from the companies register and how to verify your identity as a director.
Find out how to remove false information from the companies register and how to verify your identity as a director.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department takes when facilities designated as part of national infrastructure do not submit accounts in line with the Companies House deadline.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department takes when facilities designated as part of national infrastructure do not submit accounts in line with the Companies House deadline.
All companies must file annual accounts in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. Directors are personally responsible for ensuring accounts are delivered on time.
Where accounts are filed late, Companies House automatically imposes statutory late filing penalties. For persistent or serious non-compliance, Companies House has a range of enforcement powers, including financial penalties and criminal prosecution. Enforcement decisions are taken in line with Companies House's published Enforcement Policy and a proportionate, risk-based compliance framework.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/companies-house-enforcement-policy
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the sufficiency of corporate information published on Companies House to help political parties meet the proposed (a) ‘revenue’ test and Person of Significant Control tests and (b) due diligence requirements for political...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the sufficiency of corporate information published on Companies House to help political parties meet the proposed (a) ‘revenue’ test and Person of Significant Control tests and (b) due diligence requirements for political...
In most cases, sufficient information will be publicly available on Companies House to determine the permissibility of companies and limited liability partnerships wishing to make political donations.
The revenue test requires recipients to check that the company or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) has made sufficient revenue to cover their donation. This information can generally be found in the accounts published on Companies House. Where these are not publicly available, for example for small and micro companies, the recipient will need to request the information in order to carry out the check.
The Person of Significant Control register on the Companies House website contains the information required for the recipient of a donation to carry out this test. The register also includes notices where the information is in the process of being updated.
We will work closely with the Electoral Commission on the development of the statutory guidance for the know your donor scheme, to ensure it provides sufficient support to recipients of donations to undertake their know your donor risk assessment.
Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
My Lords, these regulations will make targeted and technical amendments to strengthen the operation and transparency of the register of overseas entities, which I will refer to as the ROE. They will also correct a technical issue relating to limited liability partnerships, which I will refer to as LLPs.
The Government...
My Lords, these regulations will make targeted and technical amendments to strengthen the operation and transparency of the register of overseas entities, which I will refer to as the ROE. They will also correct a technical issue relating to limited liability partnerships, which I will refer to as LLPs.
The Government...
My Lords, I welcome the opportunity to speak to these regulations, which form part of the ongoing work to strengthen and refine the register of overseas entities, a register introduced by the Conservative Government to bring greater transparency
to overseas ownership of UK land and to protect our economy from...
My Lords, I welcome the opportunity to speak to these regulations, which form part of the ongoing work to strengthen and refine the register of overseas entities, a register introduced by the Conservative Government to bring greater transparency
to overseas ownership of UK land and to protect our economy from...
My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Ashcombe, for the first time, I think. I welcome him to the wonderful world of economic crime. We are history-makers today, in that this is the first 11 am Tuesday session. It is a welcome change to the...
My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Ashcombe, for the first time, I think. I welcome him to the wonderful world of economic crime. We are history-makers today, in that this is the first 11 am Tuesday session. It is a welcome change to the...
My Lords, I welcome the noble Lord, Lord Ashcombe, to his new role and congratulate him on it, and I thank both noble Lords for the points raised during this very short debate. I start by saying that the UK’s approach to the ROE is way ahead of international standards...
My Lords, I welcome the noble Lord, Lord Ashcombe, to his new role and congratulate him on it, and I thank both noble Lords for the points raised during this very short debate. I start by saying that the UK’s approach to the ROE is way ahead of international standards...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the risk of cyber-security breaches affecting personal data collected through the Companies House identity verification regime.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the risk of cyber-security breaches affecting personal data collected through the Companies House identity verification regime.
Companies House has assessed the cyber security risks associated with the identity verification process as part of its wider risk management framework. Any consequences to the agency's exposure to cyber threats and data risks resulting from the introduction of identity verification are actively managed through a robust risk management framework and appropriate security controls including annual assessments as part of the Cabinet Office Departmental Security Health Check (DSHC).
Companies House's digital infrastructure is continually monitored and assessed via a dedicated Security Operations Centre, supplemented by penetration testing of services and infrastructure, suitable supplier assurance, and certification to ISO 27001.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what safeguards are in place to prevent biometric, photographic and identity data collected during Companies House verification processes from being used for other purposes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what safeguards are in place to prevent biometric, photographic and identity data collected during Companies House verification processes from being used for other purposes.
Companies House applies strict safeguards to the collection and use of identity data as part of its identity verification processes. Companies House does not receive or store biometric data and only receives and stores photographic data in a small number of exceptional cases.
Any data processed and held is solely for the purposes set out in legislation and in accordance with data protection law. Access to data is restricted to authorised functions only. Robust governance, including compliance with ISO 27001 and alignment with relevant Government Functional Standards ensure the data is protected and not used for unrelated purposes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Companies House identity verification requirements on company directors who have previously verified their identity through company incorporation and directorship appointments.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Companies House identity verification requirements on company directors who have previously verified their identity through company incorporation and directorship appointments.
Identity verification (IDV) became mandatory on 18 November 2025 for directors, equivalent roles in other registrable legal entities, and People with Significant Control (PSCs). Before the introduction of IDV, there was no requirement for verification on incorporation or appointment.
IDV is generally a one-off process, meaning most individuals will not need to repeat it. However, verification statements must still be submitted for each directorship and PSC notification.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, for what reason Companies House is using Authorised Corporate Service Providers as an alternative method for HMRC contact.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, for what reason Companies House is using Authorised Corporate Service Providers as an alternative method for HMRC contact.
Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs) are agents that can verify the identities of their clients and file information with Companies House on their behalf. They are not an alternative method for HMRC contact.