Global Trends in Corporate Transparency
An international movement toward corporate transparency is driving governments to mandate disclosure of who ultimately owns or controls companies.
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Director’s ID Verification in the UK: What You Need to Know
Beginning April 2025, the UK will require identity verification for directors and key company officers under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, a major reform aimed at combating fraud and improving business transparency.
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Understanding ACSP Registration under ECCTA: What You Need to Know
Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs) are regulated professionals, such as formation agents, accountants or law firms, who can verify identities and submit company filings to Companies House (UK Registrar). Read more below.
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ECCTA Updates: Key Changes and Implementation Timelines for UK Companies
A discussion of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) and its impact on UK companies. It outlines the changes implemented by Companies House since October 2023 and provides a timeline for upcoming reforms aimed at enhancing corporate transparency and combating economic crime.
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International Public Record Due Diligence
On Demand: Covering the fundamentals of transactional due diligence, including its purpose, process, and international challenges.
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Understanding the Basics of International Lien Searches
Uncover everything you need to know about international lien searches, including types, the importance of lien searches and how they are conducted in different countries.
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International Due Diligence: Obtaining Corporate Information and Common Challenges
Public record due diligence involves gathering information from various public sources and analyzing that information to support the decision-making process. In the modern world, businesses operate internationally, necessitating a tailored approach to mitigate risks across jurisdictions.
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The Benefits of Choosing English Law in Cross-Border Financial Transactions
English law offers unique advantages for international financial transactions. Learn about the benefits, including its global recognition, fairness and party autonomy.
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ECCTA Updates: A Closer Look at the First Set of Companies House Reforms
We have been closely following the updates on this important UK legislation that will impact every company already registered in the UK and anyone who intends to incorporate a new company.
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ECCTA Updates: UK Limited Partnerships Reform
UK Limited Partnerships are one of the key areas where legislative reforms have been introduced under ECCTA, 2023. The Limited Partnerships Act 1907 is being revamped to prevent its misuse.
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