What directors, shareholders, and company officers need to know As of 21 July 2025, the Protection and Disclosure of Personal Information (Amendment)...
New Regulations Strengthen Privacy Protections at Companies House
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Accounts Filing Goes Fully Digital from April 2027: Are You Ready?
From 1 April 2027, all UK companies will be required to file their annual accounts using commercial software. This is a major step in Companies House’s...
Identity Verification: What You Need to Know – and Why It Matters Now
Major changes are coming to how UK companies are run and regulated. Is your business ready? Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023,...
What Makes a Good Chair?
Great boards don’t happen by accident. They’re shaped – and often, it starts with the Chair. At Virtual Company Secretary, we’ve seen the difference a strong...
What is an Authorised Corporate Services Provider and What Can They Do?
Virtual Company Secretary Limited is thrilled to announce our official registration as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) with Companies...
The Rise of Digital Signatures: Implications for UK Companies
In recent years, digital signatures have transformed the way Companies execute contracts and agreements. As the UK continues to embrace...
Can a Meeting of one person be a valid meeting?
Under the UK Companies Act 2006, meetings are a fundamental part of the corporate governance framework, ensuring that key decisions are made transparently and...
The Appointment and Reappointment of Directors at an Annual General Meetings
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the annual review of a company's activities and financial performance. It is also Shareholders' opportunity to elect and...
Understanding the Legal Obligations of Directors in Freehold and Right to Manage (RTM) Companies
Directors play a pivotal role in managing and operating residential properties with communal areas. Often, the leaseholders themselves take on legal...
The Sole Director and Model Articles – Update
The High Court has provided much-needed clarity on this aspect of the law with its ruling in KRF Services (UK) Ltd [2024] EWHC 2978 (Ch). Companies that have...
Registered Office Address and Directors Service Address: Q&A
WHAT IS A REGISTERED OFFICE ADDRESS? A registered office is the official address of an incorporated company or association. It serves as...
Displaying Company Details and Changing Your Company Name: A Guide for Directors
Compliance with legal requirements is crucial for maintaining credibility and avoiding penalties. One key aspect of compliance is ensuring that your company...