The 1st October 2008 saw a further stage of the implementation of the Companies Act 2006. For details of the changes click here.

Changes for annual returns with a made up date on or after 1st October 2008, for further information click here. 

Why is the annual return form changing?

The form has changed so only the appropriate shareholder details need to be completed depending on whether or not the company is a traded public company. This means that no company is required to include the addresses of all its shareholders. A copy of the Annual Return is available by clicking here (PDF 479KB).

BERR has launched a consultation on proposed amendment to the Companies House trading Fund Order, in order to create a unified UK Registry of Companies. Click here to see the consultation document, impact assessment and details of how to comment.