What does the new Companies House 2025-2030 strategy mean for your business?

Following the sweeping impact of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) and the changes it made to Companies House, many have been wondering what will come next. 

Now the Companies House 2025-2030 strategy has arrived and offers some insight into the next round of changes. 

We are going to unpack some of the key points and what they might mean for you.  

What is changing following the Companies House 2025-2030 strategy? 

Given that it is more of a statement of intent rather than a codification of specific legislation, the strategy does not confirm the deadlines for any upcoming changes. 

Instead, it gives insight into the ethos that will shape the changes that will be enforced over the next five years. 

In particular, we now know of the six core criteria that are at the centre of the new vision for Companies House. 

The changes will all aim to: 

• Ensure data is authoritative and transparent to increase its value to users and support economic growth. 

• Prevent, detect and disrupt economic crime to safeguard the integrity of the registers and protect individuals and businesses from harm. 

• Implement reforms to the UK’s company law framework to increase corporate transparency and improve the integrity of our registers. 

• Provide seamless services that make it easier for people to do business with Companies House. 

• Modernise technology to be secure, responsive and efficient. 

• Evolve Companies House culture and conditions to enable people to perform at their best and be fulfilled in their roles. 

Companies House seeks to be a trusted guardian of corporate transparency and this will mean further changes to regulations and enforcement over the next five years. 

While the specifics are yet to be revealed, it is expected that Companies House will continue to get more powers to tackle erroneous and fraudulent filings. 

At the heart of the transformations is the move towards a fully digital system. 

This will help with transparency and compliance, but could see some business owners caught out. 

If you are not technologically savvy, then it will be wise to seek professional help ahead of any new systems being implemented by Companies House. 

How do I prepare for the upcoming changes to Companies House? 

With exact details being light on the ground, there is little that can be done to get your business ready for the Companies House 2025-2030 strategy. 

Instead, you should focus on adapting to the changes that have just taken effect and are coming imminently. 

As of 18 November, new directors and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) must verify their identity at appointment and existing officeholders have a 12-month transition window and face enforcement from 18 November 2026 for non-compliance. 

This service can be completed by an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) or by using the GOV.UK Login. 

Additionally, you should be aware that most Companies House fees are increasing in the next year. 

While this should be manageable for your business, there is a compliance risk if you fail to pay the correct amount. 

Seeking professional support is the best way to stay ahead of all Companies House changes so that you can focus on running your business. 

We can also offer you valuable insights on achieving that goal, including helping you manage the impact of the Autumn Budget.  

Don’t get caught out by the upcoming changes to Companies House. Speak to our team today!