Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Business Update

09 December 2020 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Proposed by Paul Scully Con Sutton and Cheam

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At a glance

Key points

  • Government is publishing three consultations to reform the UK's company register and enhance transparency
  • Consultations aim to increase business confidence and improve company transparency
  • Copies of the consultations will be deposited in the libraries of the House

Issue summary

The Government is publishing three further consultations to reform the UK’s register of company information and enhance transparency.

Action requested

The government has published consultations for public feedback on reforms to increase business confidence and improve company transparency. A copy will be deposited in the libraries of the House.

Key facts

  • The consultations follow a 2019 consultation response published on 18 September 2020.
  • Proposals aim to enhance Companies House's role.
  • Impact on incorporation and filing speeds is expected to be negligible.
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