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Our latest Governance Readout breakfast event brought together governance professionals for a focused discussion on one of the most significant pieces of legislative updates – the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA).

Attendees heard from expert speakers, explored the practical implementations of the act, and had the opportunity to connect with peers navigating the same challenges.

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The agenda

We brought together expert speakers from the UK government to deliver insights into the upcoming Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act changes, empowering you with the right ECCTA guidance. We covered:

  • Check circle iconECCTA identity verification
  • Check circle iconFailure to prevent fraud
  • Check circle iconACSP frameworks
  • Check circle iconImplementation of the ECCTA alongside Companies House’s modernisation programme

We were joined by Companies House Director of Transformation and Business Change Luisa Fulci and Principal Implementation Advisor Josh Coles. Also joining us was Head of Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Policy at the Department for Business and Trade, Nicola Wallace.

Key talking points

Companies House is central to the UK’s reputation as a great place to start a business. But its ease of use has been exploited. Criminals have used fake names, addresses and opaque company structures to commit fraud and launder billions. Reform is essential to stopping abuse and restoring confidence in the UK’s corporate landscape.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023) is being delivered in phases from 2024 through to 2026. Changes include tighter company information requirements, identify verification for directors and PSCs, increased filing fees, stronger enforcement powers and closer collaboration with law enforcement. The aim is to shift Companies House from a passive register to an active gatekeeper.

Key reforms already in place include stricter registered office requirements, the introduction of registered email addresses and tougher powers to query and remove inaccurate information. Companies House has already removed over 10,000 fraudulent companies, tackled high-volume abuse networks and improved data-sharing with enforcement agencies.

Individuals can verify their identity online using their GOV.UK One Login, in person at participating Post Offices, or through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) such as a solicitor or accountant. From 18 November 2025, identify verification becomes mandatory, and individuals will receive a personal code to link to their company roles during filings.

Organisations must ensure all directors, PSCs and filing parties complete identity verification on time. Boards should build compliance into governance processes and cascade requirements clearly across teams. Companies House also expects you to stay informed, prepare early and integrate verification into your filing and reporting calendar.

Under our remit the team has to manage the onboarding of directors and the ECCTA implementation process within the governance framework, so we’re interested in hearing from Companies House how that will work in practice. This was a great opportunity to meet people who are implementing the policy and knowing that there is the potential to implement what’s going to happen. The event was really smooth, the catering was great, and there were lots of people from Computershare to talk to.
Natasha TweenerHead of Subsidiary Governance and Operations, Aviva PLC
The topic and speakers are front of mind for a lot of companies at the moment. The Q&A was extremely helpful in terms of issues, challenges and solutions related to ECCTA implementation. The event today was really informative. I just said to one of my colleagues that it was one of the better seminars that we’ve heard on this topic. There were some additional pieces of information that they provided that you don’t necessarily get through the usual briefing notes, and bringing them to life with the examples was really helpful.
Megan BarnesHead of Secretariat, Ocado Group

Interested in our next event?

We expect to host our next Governance Readout breakfast early next year, so be on the lookout for an invite! However, Computershare host a range of governance events across the calendar year. This month, governance leader Samira Chambas-Yusuf will be joining us to talk about representation in governance. In November, experts from across the world of governance will be joining us to explore what makes a great board, from strengthening governance frameworks to enhancing your strategic decision-making.

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