Companies House is the UK’s official registrar of companies, operated by an executive agency of the Department for Business and Trade. All UK companies and certain overseas entities must submit filings to Companies House to stay compliant. This includes basic information like who owns and controls the company, who the directors are, and where the company is based.
Companies House maintains the UK’s public register of:
In the UK, corporate compliance responsibilities are often referred to as “Company Secretarial” duties. Historically, companies appointed a “Company Secretary” to handle these administrative and legal tasks. Today, most private limited companies (Ltds) do not have a named company secretary; instead, these duties fall to the directors.
These responsibilities are not ceremonial — they are legal obligations, and failing to meet them can result in penalties or company strike-off. We help directors meet these obligations with confidence.
We provide a full suite of corporate compliance support, tailored to the needs of UK subsidiaries of overseas businesses. Services include:
We provide a registered office address in the UK (as required by law), maintain statutory registers, and ensure that records for shareholders, directors, and people with significant control (PSCs) are kept up to date.
We manage your annual confirmation statement, updates for director appointments or resignations, and changes to the company’s details. All filings are submitted correctly and on time.
We prepare board minutes, resolutions, and documentation for routine company matters, such as share allotments, transfers, or structural changes.
If your UK entity is dormant, it must still meet certain compliance obligations. We ensure all filings are handled correctly and on time.
We can form new UK companies or assist with branch registration for overseas parent companies that are operating in the UK.
Since August 2022, overseas entities that own or acquire UK property must register at Companies House and disclose their beneficial owners. This applies both to new purchases and historic acquisitions from:
Failing to comply can result in penalties, restrictions on property transactions, or prosecution.
We offer a fully managed Register of Overseas Entities service to help you navigate this new legal requirement.
Maintaining good standing at Companies House is not optional. Failing to meet your legal obligations may:
We provide practical, efficient support tailored to clients headquartered outside the UK, ensuring your UK subsidiary or branch remains compliant at all times.
Whether you need help with one-off filings or want a fully outsourced solution, we’re here to support your UK operation. Contact us to discuss how Türner & Co. can help you manage your company’s UK corporate compliance with confidence.
Senior Associate
Audit & Corporate Compliance
Senior Manager
Audit & Corporate Compliance
