Policy paper

Corporate transparency and register reform

The government’s position on reforming Companies House ahead of introducing legislation into Parliament.

From:
Department for Business and Trade and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Published
28 February 2022

Documents

Corporate transparency and register reform white paper

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-3242-3, E02725985 03/21, CP 638

PDF, 1.88 MB, 125 pages

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Corporate transparency and register reform (accessible webpage)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-3242-3, E02725985 03/21, CP 638

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Corporate transparency and Companies House register reform: impact assessment

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Exceptions to prohibition of corporate directors set out in the SBEE Act (2015): impact assessment

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This white paper sets out the government’s position on reforming Companies House ahead of introducing legislation into Parliament. It brings to a conclusion the results of further consultation and policy development since September 2020.

It contains responses to the following consultations:

The white paper is accompanied by 2 impact assessments:

  • Corporate Transparency and Companies House Register Reform Impact Assessment
  • Exceptions to prohibition of corporate directors set out in the SBEE Act (2015)
Published 28 February 2022

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