Companies House has published its business plan for 2026-27, setting out its priorities for the coming year as it continues to implement major reforms aimed at improving the quality of information held on the UK companies register and tackling economic crime.
A key objective is to improve the accuracy, reliability and usability of company data. Companies House plans to increase the use of automated checks, remove inaccurate information and strengthen data governance procedures. The organisation believes that more reliable company information will help support business confidence and economic growth.
The business plan also highlights continued efforts to prevent and detect economic crime. Companies House will expand data sharing with partner organisations and take more targeted enforcement action where there is evidence of abuse of the company registration system. It will work closely with law enforcement agencies to disrupt fraudulent activity and improve the integrity of the register.
Another major priority is the ongoing rollout of identity verification requirements for company directors and people with significant control. Companies House aims to ensure that all companies either comply with the new verification requirements or are progressing through an appropriate compliance or enforcement process by the end of the financial year.
The organisation has also committed to maintaining high levels of customer service, including keeping digital services available for at least 99.5% of the time and reducing waiting times for telephone enquiries.
For business owners and advisers, the plan provides a clear indication that Companies House reforms will continue to gather pace during 2026-27, with greater scrutiny of company information, stronger identity checks and increased action against those seeking to misuse the corporate framework.
