Companies House

 
 

Companies House Enforcement Strategy

Companies House aims to provide timely and trusted corporate information to the public and business community. 

To achieve this, Companies House uses a variety of ways to help companies comply with regulatory requirements.  This includes sending reminder letters and e-mails to companies via electronic and paper channels before a filing deadline; holding regular information seminars across the country; free website guidance; utilising contacts in professional bodies, and offering support and advice to customers through the Companies House Contact Centre.  

Where help and advice does not secure compliance with regulatory requirements, Companies House uses fair and proportionate enforcement.  This includes, where necessary, rigorous enforcement of regulations and prosecution of criminal activity to maintain confidence in the corporate registry; providing stability for business and enterprise. 

Companies House will prioritise resources to focus on offences where there has been persistent, repeated and wilful non-compliance. 

Where appropriate, lighter touch enforcement will be used to secure compliance with regulations.

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