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Companies House steps up ECCTA enforcement
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Updated on11 July 2025
Companies House steps up ECCTA enforcement
Companies House is already using new powers introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) to crack down on fraud and improve the integrity of the corporate register. A new government report, published on 30 June 2025 , confirms these powers are having a real-world impact, with tens of thousands of companies affected in just the first year.
The changes mark a significant shift in how Companies House monitors and enforces compliance. Businesses now face stricter requirements around transparency, accuracy and identity verification, and those that fall short risk penalties, strike-off or further scrutiny.
While full ECCTA implementation is expected to continue into 2026 and beyond, enforcement is already well underwa...
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