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Understanding the March 2026 Companies House Data Breach: What Happened and What It Means for Businesses
On Friday, 13 March 2026, Companies House became aware of a security issue affecting its WebFiling service an incident that stemmed from a vulnerability...
How to find your Companies House identity verification code
This blog will advise Directors and Persons of Significant Control on how to find their Companies House identity verification code. If you did not apply for...
Defining and achieving a quorum for a Member/Shareholders’ general meeting.
Ensuring that a quorum will be present at a member’s meeting is a fundamental requirement for the valid conduct of company business. Quorum is the minimum...
Don’t Forget Your Company’s Birthday… or the Confirmation Statement That Comes With It
Every company has a birthday, and while there’s no cake or candles, there is something to tick off the list: the confirmation statement. It’s one of the...
Identity Verification and Scam Warnings: What Businesses Need to Know Now
As part of the UK government's drive to increase corporate transparency and tackle economic crime, identity verification (IDV) has become a legal requirement...
GOV.UK One Login Is Coming: What It Means for Your Companies House Access
From 13 October 2025, the way you log in to Companies House is changing. If you manage company filings, you’ll need to be prepared for a key update: the...
New Regulations Strengthen Privacy Protections at Companies House
What directors, shareholders, and company officers need to know As of 21 July 2025, the Protection and Disclosure of Personal Information (Amendment)...
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...