Companies House fee fears

Third-party agencies are profiting from Companies House's flawed ID checking process for directors. Some firms charge up to £840 for services that should be free. Reports indicate that identity theft has led to innocent individuals being falsely appointed as directors. Since mandatory ID checks began in November, only 3m of the 7m directors have complied. The One Login system has been criticized for its inefficiency, allowing firms to offer costly packages. Companies House says it does not endorse these agents and cannot regulate their fees.