Consultation on Companies House reforms

The government has launched a consultation on proposed reforms at Companies House, including a 'major upgrade' of its register.
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The consultation aims to tackle misuse of the register. It also strives to provide business owners with 'greater protection from fraud'.

The consultation seeks views on a series of reforms to limit the risk of misuse:

• knowing who is setting up, managing and controlling companies
• improving the accuracy and usability of data on the companies register
• protecting personal information on the register
• ensuring compliance, sharing intelligence and other measures to deter abuse of corporate entities

Louise Smyth, Chief Executive of Companies House, said:
'This package of reforms represents a significant milestone for Companies House as they will enable us to play a greater part in tackling economic crime, protecting directors from identity theft and fraud, and improving the accuracy of the register.'

​The consultation is open until 5 August 2019.
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