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Preparing for the Companies House Reforms

New 3.25 hour course  |  3.25 CPD hours

£269 +VAT per person

£269 +VAT
per person
£269 +VAT
per person

  • 27 March 2024
    1:45pm - 5:00pm
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  • 24 April 2024
    1:45pm - 5:00pm
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  • 20 June 2024
    9:15am - 12:30pm
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  • 11 July 2024
    1:45pm - 5:00pm
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  • 20 August 2024
    1:45pm - 5:00pm
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  • 18 September 2024
    1:45pm - 5:00pm
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Preparing for the Companies House Reforms

3.25 hour course

Course prices:

Classroom: £269 +VAT per person

Online: £269 +VAT per person

Course overview

There are major changes happening to Companies House under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. The Government has described the measures as "the most fundamental change to the purpose and role of Companies House, since its creation”. The far-reaching changes will turn Companies House from a ‘passive recipient of information’ to a more active gatekeeper in the fight against financial crime.

The changes will impact all UK registered companies and preparations should already be underway. This crucial half-day course will guide you through the details of all the changes, their implications for companies and most importantly, exactly what actions you will need to take now and in the future.

The course will cover the:

  • Obligation to verify the identities of directors and PSCs
  • Abolition of certain statutory registers, such as the register of directors
  • Requirement to file more detailed shareholder information
  • Restrictions on who can be a Director
  • Abolition of abridged accounts for small companies
  • Restrictions on company addresses and company names
  • New powers of Companies House, allowing them to:
    • Cross-check and reject information filed by other public and private bodies
    • Impose civil penalties for failure to comply with Companies Act obligations
    • Require information to be filed digitally, including accounts
    • Restrict a company from shortening its accounting reference period
    • Reject or remove information if it appears suspicious, fraudulent or ‘impacts the integrity of the register’

Who should attend?

This course is essential training for any company secretaries, directors, accountants, advisers and anyone that has a responsibility for compliance with Companies House duties.

Extra benefits

  • A course pack containing the information presented on the day
  • A certificate of attendance

Course presenters

  • David Impey

    David Impey is a solicitor of 37 years’ standing, during which he has specialised exclusively in corporate/company law for private limited companies. He lectures regularly on company law and practice, and is known for his lively, practical approach. David helps people to understand the relevant company law rules and regulations, identify the practical pitfalls to look out for and the available solutions, and choose the best options for their company or client.

    David has worked in-house, been a director of a market-leading legal services company, and set up and run two small businesses of his own. His technical competence in company law is underpinned by an in-depth understanding of the needs and priorities of both small and medium sized businesses. David is also co-author of ‘The Company Director: Powers, Duties and Liabilities’, ‘Running a Limited Company’ and ‘Modern Law of Meetings’ and a contributor to ‘Jordans Company Administration and Governance.’ 

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Course dates

Online course dates

  • 27 March 2024 | 1:45pm-5:00pm Book
  • 24 April 2024 | 1:45pm-5:00pm Book
  • 20 June 2024 | 9:15am-12:30pm Book
  • 11 July 2024 | 1:45pm-5:00pm Book
  • 20 August 2024 | 1:45pm-5:00pm Book
  • 18 September 2024 | 1:45pm-5:00pm Book