Written questions

Companies House

Commons · Question 73646 · Tabled 1 Sep 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 4 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what resources he is providing to Companies House to (a) detect and (b) prevent the use of fraudulent corporate structures for criminal activity.

Answer

Answered by Justin Madders, 4 Sep 2025

The Government is committed to ensuring Companies House is fully resourced to fulfil its new functions. In May 2024, the incorporation fee and annual fee increased from £12 to £50, and £13 to £34 respectively. This funding, alongside £19m from the Economi...