by Louise Park | Sep 17, 2025 | Company Secretary, General
As part of the UK government’s drive to increase corporate transparency and tackle economic crime, identity verification (IDV) has become a legal requirement under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). But as the new system rolls out,...
by Louise Park | Sep 10, 2025 | General, Company Secretary
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 traditional Companies House WebFiling login will be replaced by the new GOV.UK One Login system. This change is...
by Louise Park | Aug 5, 2025 | General, Company Secretary
What directors, shareholders, and company officers need to know As of 21 July 2025, the Protection and Disclosure of Personal Information (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/874) have officially come into force. These new rules expand the range of personal...
by Louise Park | Aug 4, 2025 | General
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 ongoing digital transformation – and it marks the end of traditional web-based and paper submissions for...
by Louise Park | Jul 24, 2025 | General, Company Secretary
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, identity verification (IDV) is being introduced as a legal requirement for millions of individuals involved in UK...
by Louise Park | Jun 12, 2025 | General, Company Secretary
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 Chair makes. While much of a board’s work happens through strategy papers, performance reviews, and agenda...
