The UK’s Companies House has released its third report on the implementation and operation of Parts 1 to 3 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). The report covers progress over the last 12 months, including its enhanced collaboration with the Insolvency Service and His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs. ECCTA introduced important changes in the fight against financial crime, and Companies House is expected to play an increasing role in combatting and seeking to reduce the UK’s exposure to fraud. These periodic reports from Companies House shed some light on its enforcement priorities and actions.
Cleaning House: The UK’s Companies House Releases Third Progress Report on ECCTA 2023