Comprehensive Compliance Verification for UK Companies — Protecting Your Business From Risk, Penalties and Governance Failures

Compliance is not optional — it is the backbone of every legally functioning business in the United Kingdom. Whether you operate as a small startup, a growing SME or a multi-shareholder enterprise, your company must consistently meet the standards set by Companies House, HMRC, the Companies Act 2006, and industry-specific regulations. Failing to do so can result in penalties, restrictions, reputational damage and, in severe cases, compulsory strike-off.

Audit Consulting Group provides a comprehensive, highly detailed and fully tailored Compliance Verification Service designed to ensure that your company remains fully aligned with all statutory, financial and regulatory obligations. Our work goes far beyond basic checks — we examine the structural, administrative, operational and reporting foundation of your business to confirm that everything is accurate, up to date and legally secure.

A compliant company operates with confidence. An non-compliant one risks everything. Our role is to ensure you are always in the first category.

Why Compliance Verification Is Essential

Many business owners believe compliance refers only to submitting annual accounts or filing a Confirmation Statement. In reality, true compliance is a much wider concept that touches almost every part of your company’s existence.

Compliance Verification ensures your company:

• Avoids penalties and fines
• Maintains accurate statutory records
• Meets all Companies House requirements
• Complies with HMRC rules
• Protects shareholders and directors
• Remains legally valid and operational
• Avoids strike-off or legal actions
• Maintains investor and banking confidence
• Prevents reputational damage
• Avoids internal governance failures

Non-compliance does not always happen intentionally — more often it occurs due to oversight, misunderstanding of the law, or improper record-keeping. Our job is to prevent these risks and secure your corporate health.

What Our Compliance Verification Covers

Corporate Structure & Governance Review

We examine the company’s legal structure to ensure it reflects the real operational state.
This includes reviewing:

• Shareholder structure
• Director appointments
• Resignations and role changes
• Share classes
• Rights and restrictions
• Articles of Association
• Internal governance rules

If any inconsistency is found, we provide a corrective action plan.

Statutory Registers & Records Audit

This is one of the most overlooked areas of compliance. Many UK companies have outdated or incomplete registers, which creates substantial risk.

We verify and update:

• Register of Members
• Register of Directors
• Register of PSC
• Register of Share Transfers
• Register of Charges
• Share certificate records

These records are legally required and often requested during audits, funding rounds and due diligence.

Companies House Filing Compliance

We confirm whether your company has correctly submitted:

• Confirmation Statements
• Annual Accounts
• Director changes
• Registered office changes
• Share allotments
• Capital updates
• Resolutions
• Statutory notifications

If anything is missing, late or incorrect — we fix it.

HMRC Compliance Checks

Compliance extends beyond Companies House — HMRC accuracy is equally important.

We review:

• Corporation Tax registration
• VAT registration (if applicable)
• PAYE setup
• Tax filings
• Compliance with deadlines
• Evidence of accurate accounting records

Our goal is to ensure every HMRC requirement is met without risk.

Internal Document Verification

We analyse internal records to confirm consistency between:

• statutory documents
• accounting records
• shareholder agreements
• internal resolutions
• governance policies

Inconsistencies can lead to legal disputes, tax issues and governance breakdowns. We ensure all documents match and are structured correctly.

Risk Assessment & Compliance Mapping

Every company has unique risk points depending on:

• industry
• structure
• number of shareholders
• presence of investors
• international involvement
• financial activity

We assess your risk exposure and provide a detailed compliance map, highlighting weak areas and recommended actions.

Corrective Action Implementation

If we identify non-compliance, ACG can handle all corrective measures, including:

• updating records
• filing missing documents
• submitting corrections
• preparing resolutions
• updating Articles
• adjusting share structures
• issuing certificates
• updating registers

Our service covers not only verification but full remediation.

Who Needs Compliance Verification?

• Newly formed companies unsure about their requirements
• SMEs experiencing growth or structural changes
• Companies with multiple shareholders
• Businesses that recently issued or transferred shares
• Companies preparing for investors or funding
• Businesses undergoing internal changes or restructuring
• Companies that suspect missing filings
• Firms with outdated statutory registers
• Businesses preparing for due diligence or sale
• Companies with previous compliance errors

Any company can benefit — compliance should never be assumed; it must be confirmed.

Benefits of Professional Compliance Verification

• Reduces risk of penalties
• Prevents accidental non-compliance
• Protects against shareholder disputes
• Ensures transparency and accuracy
• Supports investor confidence
• Improves operational efficiency
• Ensures long-term corporate stability
• Protects director responsibilities
• Strengthens internal governance
• Minimises legal exposure

Compliance is not a cost — it is a protection strategy.

Why Choose Audit Consulting Group?

• UK-based compliance experts
• Deep knowledge of Companies House and HMRC rules
• Clear explanations without legal jargon
• Corrective actions handled in-house
• Transparent and fixed pricing
• Tailored solutions for startups, SMEs and multi-shareholder companies
• Fast turnaround times
• Long-term compliance monitoring available

ACG ensures your business remains safe, reliable and fully compliant.

Case Studies

Case Study 1 – Startup Preparing for Investment

A tech startup needed to verify compliance before speaking with investors.
We identified missing share certificates, outdated registers, and an incorrect Confirmation Statement.
After full correction, the company successfully secured a £220,000 investment.

Case Study 2 – Family Business With Outdated Records

A retail family business had not updated statutory registers for 8 years.
ACG rebuilt all records, replaced lost certificates, corrected filings and restored full compliance.
The company avoided penalties and prepared for generational transition.

Case Study 3 – SME Facing HMRC Query

An SME received an HMRC request regarding corporation tax accuracy.
ACG conducted a full compliance review, fixed inconsistencies and provided documentation.
HMRC closed the case with no penalties or further action.

Testimonials

Michael Thompson – Director, Thompson Green Energy Ltd
“ACG went above and beyond in verifying our compliance. They found mistakes we didn’t even know existed and fixed everything quickly. Exceptional service.”

Hannah Roberts – Founder, Nova Creative Agency
“As a growing company, compliance became complicated. ACG simplified the entire process. We now feel completely secure and supported.”

Daniel King – Managing Partner, King Logistics
“We had incomplete registers, outdated filings, and no clear governance rules. ACG handled every issue professionally. Highly recommended.”

Contact Audit Consulting Group

We ensure your business stays compliant, protected, and confidently positioned for growth.

Telephone: +44 7386 212550
Email: info@auditconsultinggroup.co.uk