Comprehensive Compliance Checks for UK Companies
Every company registered in the United Kingdom must meet a range of statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements to remain compliant. These obligations form the foundation of responsible business management — protecting your organisation from penalties, reputational damage, operational disruptions, and risks associated with regulatory breaches.
Audit Consulting Group provides a deeply detailed and fully tailored Compliance Check service designed to evaluate your existing records, filings, internal processes, and statutory obligations. Our goal is to ensure your company is legally protected, structurally organised, and fully up to date with Companies House and HMRC requirements.
Compliance mistakes are often unintentional — yet they can lead to fines, inaccurate public records, shareholder disputes, tax complications, and complications during audits, funding rounds, corporate transactions, or restructuring. Our experts eliminate these risks by reviewing every essential aspect of your corporate compliance framework and correcting any gaps before they turn into costly issues.
We do not simply “tick boxes.” We provide clarity, strategy, guidance, and support for ensuring your business remains compliant year-round.
Why Compliance Checks Are Essential
Corporate compliance is not just an administrative formality — it is a critical part of maintaining a stable, trustworthy, and legally sound business.
Comprehensive compliance checks help you:
Ensure Accurate Public Records
Your company’s statutory information must match Companies House records, including directors, shareholders, registered office, SIC codes, and share capital.
Avoid Penalties and Fines
Failure to comply with annual filing obligations or inaccurate statutory information can trigger automatic financial penalties.
Reduce Legal Risks
Incorrect governance documents or out-of-date registers can expose your company to disputes or legal vulnerabilities.
Strengthen Investor and Stakeholder Confidence
Professional compliance strengthens credibility during funding rounds, due diligence, partnership negotiations, or audits.
Maintain Internal Transparency
Clear, accurate registers and documentation ensure directors, shareholders, and officers understand their rights, roles, and responsibilities.
Prepare for Expansion or Structural Change
Compliance checks identify gaps that must be corrected before company reorganisations, share transactions, or strategic shifts.
Improve Operational Efficiency
A compliant business operates with fewer disruptions, less administrative friction, and stronger organisational clarity.
What Our Compliance Checks Include
Our service is intentionally comprehensive, covering every statutory and governance element your company must maintain.
Review of Companies House Filings
We examine all existing filings, including Confirmation Statements, officer appointments and resignations, share updates, and structural filings to confirm accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Review of the Register of Members (Share Register)
We ensure shareholder information is:
- up to date
- properly recorded
- aligned with share certificates
- structured according to the Companies Act 2006
This is your company’s definitive ownership record — accuracy is essential.
Review of Statutory Books and Registers
We assess all corporate registers, including:
- Register of Directors
- Register of Directors’ Residential Addresses
- Register of Secretaries (if applicable)
- Register of PSCs (Persons with Significant Control)
- Register of Transfers
- Register of Allotments
- Significant Controller information
These are statutory requirements for all UK companies.
Review of Share Capital Structure
We confirm accuracy in:
- share classes
- nominal value
- total share capital
- dilution history
- share allotments or transfers
- special shareholder rights
We also verify that changes are properly documented and filed.
Review of Governance Documents
We examine your:
- Articles of Association
- Shareholder Agreements
- Special and Ordinary Resolutions
- Board minutes and resolutions
- Internal corporate policies
We assess whether these documents reflect your current corporate structure and remain legally compliant.
Annual Filing Compliance Check
We confirm whether:
- Confirmation Statements are up to date
- statutory accounts were filed on time
- deadlines are approaching or overdue
- CH records match internal records
PSC Register & Compliance Review
PSC details must be accurate and updated promptly — we ensure full compliance with transparency obligations.
Registered Office & Address Compliance
We verify whether your current registered office meets legal requirements and is properly recorded across Companies House filings and internal records.
Notification Requirements Check
We review whether all company changes have been properly notified to:
- Companies House
- shareholders
- directors and officers
- stakeholders
Failure to notify can create serious governance risks.
Full Compliance Report & Corrective Actions
You receive a detailed breakdown of:
- issues identified
- required corrections
- suggested improvements
- updated filings
- risks to be addressed
- next steps for full compliance
We also assist with making all required filings and updates.
Who Needs This Service?
Compliance Checks benefit:
Startups
Ensuring records are correctly set up from the start.
SMEs
Maintaining accurate statutory and structural documentation.
Fast-Growing Companies
Preparing for investment, expansion, or restructuring.
Companies With New Directors or Shareholders
Ensuring governance remains consistent after changes.
Companies Preparing for Due Diligence
Before fundraising, acquisition, partnership, or sale.
Businesses With Poor or Outdated Records
Correcting years of incomplete filings or missing registers.
Overseas-Owned Companies
Ensuring UK rules are followed properly.
Benefits of Professional Compliance Checks
- Reduces legal exposure
- Ensures all statutory obligations are met
- Supports future growth
- Prevents Companies House penalties
- Protects shareholder rights
- Reduces risk of internal disputes
- Strengthens governance
- Ensures transparency and accountability
- Supports restructuring and strategic planning
- Improves credibility and organisational integrity
Case Studies
Case Study 1 – Tech Startup Preparing for Investment
A fast-growing startup required compliance validation before pitching to investors. ACG identified missing statutory registers, outdated PSC entries, and incorrect share information. After corrections, the company passed due diligence successfully and secured investment.
Case Study 2 – Family Business With Outdated Records
A long-established retail business had no updated registers and several late filings. ACG reconstructed statutory books, updated Companies House records, corrected share information, and restored full compliance within days.
Case Study 3 – Company Undergoing Structural Reorganisation
Before restructuring, a manufacturing firm required a detailed compliance audit. ACG reviewed governance, filings, share capital, and resolutions, enabling structural changes without legal complications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if my company is non-compliant?
Penalties, inaccurate public records, legal risks, and complications with banks, investors, and HMRC can arise. ACG fixes these issues quickly and professionally.
How often should compliance checks be carried out?
At least annually, and especially before major structural changes, new shareholders, or funding rounds.
Can you correct long-term compliance issues?
Yes — we specialise in reconstructing statutory records and correcting years of outdated or missing filings.
Do you file updates with Companies House?
Yes — all corrections, notifications, and updates can be handled by ACG.
Will I receive a full compliance report?
Yes, including corrective actions, risk analysis, and recommended next steps.
Can this service support due diligence?
Absolutely — compliance checks are essential before investment, sale, or acquisition.
Client Reviews
Emma Lawson – Founder, Lawson Digital Studios
“ACG’s compliance review was incredibly thorough. They spotted issues we didn’t even know existed. Their report and corrections gave us complete confidence moving forward.”
Jonathan Reed – Director, Reed & Co Logistics
“We needed clean records before restructuring. ACG handled everything — updates, corrections, filings — and guided us through compliance in a professional, clear, and efficient way.”
Sofia Martens – Investor & Board Member
“For due diligence preparation, the compliance check from ACG was invaluable. Their expertise ensured our documentation was flawless and investor-ready.”
Contact Audit Consulting Group
Ensure your company remains fully compliant, protected, and ready for growth.
Our experts provide complete support for statutory requirements, governance documentation, and Companies House accuracy.
Call: +44 7386 212550
Email: info@auditconsultinggroup.co.uk
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