Articles for tag: compliance, legal

KennethChing

business licences and permits UK

Business Licences and Permits You May Need in the UK

Registering a company or telling HMRC that you are self-employed does not automatically mean you can start every business activity straight away. For many new businesses, there is another compliance step before opening: checking whether the activity, premises, products or services require a licence, permit, registration or other official approval. There is no single UK ...

KennethChing

Companies House Identity Verification: What New Directors Must Know

Companies House identity verification is no longer an optional preparation step for people forming or controlling UK companies. Since 18 November 2025, identity checks have been a legal requirement for new directors and people with significant control, commonly called PSCs. Existing directors and PSCs are being brought into the system during a 12-month transition period, ...