Companies House Gets Stricter

Companies House is becoming tougher than ever before. Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, new rules mean tighter deadlines, stricter checks, and fresh penalties for non-compliance.

Previously, businesses mainly faced fines for late accounts. Now, Confirmation Statements and other statutory filings are firmly in the spotlight, with Companies House able to issue warning notices, financial penalties, and even pursue directors personally if companies fall behind.

From November 2025, directors, PSCs and anyone filing with Companies House will also need to complete identity verification before submissions are accepted. You can view our recent article on how we can assist with this new requirement.

What this means for you

Missing a filing deadline doesn’t just risk a fine could now:

• Affect your company’s reputation and credit rating

• Cause banking or supplier problems if records aren’t up to date

• Lead to Companies House action, including the risk of strike-off

• Expose directors to personal liability and prosecution

For busy business owners, it’s easy for a filing date to slip through the cracks.

How we can help

This is where we step in. At Chater Allan, we make company secretarial responsibilities simple, stress-free and reliable.

We can:

• Track all your filing deadlines and send reminders well in advance

• Prepare and submit Confirmation Statements and other Companies House forms on your behalf

• Keep you informed about your responsibilities and upcoming changes in the law

• Support directors with identity verification, ensuring no filing gets rejected

• Provide ongoing oversight, so your statutory records are always accurate and compliant

In other words, we’ll help you to never miss a deadline and never face a Companies House penalty unnecessarily.

Why choose to outsource this?

Compliance should not be a distraction from running your business. By letting us manage your filings, you:

• Free up time to focus on growth, not admin

• Avoid the stress of remembering multiple deadlines

• Gain peace of mind that you’re always compliant

• Protect yourself and your business from fines and reputational damage

Companies House is getting stricter, and the risks of slipping behind are only increasing. The good news is that compliance doesn’t have to be complicated or stressful.

We’ll handle your filing responsibilities, keep you aware of what’s needed, and help your company to stay fully compliant.

If you’d like to find out how we can support your business, speak to our team today.