Company Formation Changes
Following on from the recent significant increase in the fee Companies House charge for incorporation of a new company (the incrrease was in excess of 400%), identity checks are to be significvantly enhanced for directors and share holders of new companies.
Amongst the changes which will be happening are a) a requirement to provide a residential address for the shareholder / director and b) passports to be provided to Companies House in ordfer to prove the identity of the proposed director / shareholder