From 6 April 2026, there is no further rise in the main employer National Insurance rate. On paper, that sounds like stability. In practice, many employers will still see their National Insurance bill rise. That is because the employer Class 1 NIC rate remains at 15%,...
Companies House has started rolling out mandatory identity verification checks as part of a wider clampdown on fraud and misuse of UK companies. These changes sit within the government’s broader reform programme under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
The rules are being phased in, but they will affect almost all company directors, people with significant control (PSCs), and LLP members. If you are involved in running a UK company, this is something you will need to address.
This blog explains what the ID checks are, who they apply to, when they take effect, and why many directors are choosing to deal with them through an authorised adviser rather than on their own.
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