Companies House are introducing two new changes which come into effect from 4 March 2024.
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Statement of lawful purpose
All new companies will need to confirm that the intended future activities of the company will be lawful. You will not be able to set up a new company at Companies House without this.
You will also need to confirm this every year on the confirmation statement. (This will apply to all confirmation statements with a statement date from 5 March 2024 onwards.)
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Registered email address
All companies will also need to provide Companies House with a registered email address. Companies House will use this email address to communicate with the company, it will not be available to the public.
New companies will need to give a registered email address when they incorporate, from 4 March 2024.
Existing companies will need to give a registered email address when they file their next confirmation statement, with a statement date from 5 March 2024 onwards.
If you have any questions, please contact your local Moore adviser.