SCATS Becomes an Authorised Corporate Service Provider
We’re proud to announce that Sovereign Corporate & Trustee Services Ltd (SCATS), based in Chester, is now officially registered with Companies House as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).
It’s a meaningful development for our UK team, and one that builds on our long-standing supervision by HMRC for anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. More than just a badge of approval, it formalises our ability to support clients, particularly those overseas, with the evolving demands of UK corporate compliance.
ACSPs play a central role in the UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA). The goal is to strengthen the quality of company data on the public register, increase accountability, and help prevent misuse of UK structures. From March 2024, identity verification checks for directors, Persons of Significant Control (PSCs), and general partners began rolling out. These checks are still optional for now, but won’t be for long.
Thanks to our ACSP status, we’re authorised to carry out identity verification (IDV) on behalf of clients and to file required documentation directly with Companies House. For international directors or clients unfamiliar with the UK system, this offers a straightforward route to staying compliant, without the admin headache.
It’s a significant shift in how UK corporate information is monitored and maintained. And for any business with UK-linked structures, especially those involving non-resident directors or shareholders, understanding and navigating these changes is becoming business-critical.
Our Chester team is also a Companies House Assured Agent, which means we’re well-positioned to assist with the Register of Overseas Entities (ROE). That includes everything from initial registration and IDV to filing update statements and verifying structural changes.
Need help making sense of it all? Whether you’re managing UK filings, verifying individuals across borders, or just want peace of mind that you’re ticking all the right boxes, we’ve got you covered.
