What is Fraud Protection?
Signatures on paper documents are not fully checked by Companies House therefore forms and paper documents can be signed illegally by fraudsters and filed at Companies House enabling them to change Directors, Shareholders and the Registered Office without you knowing.
The Fraud Protection service helps to protect your company from Fraudsters.
This service will prevent most paper documents from being filed for your company.
Forms can only be filed electronically using your own unique code.
Every time a document is filed for your company you will also receive an email notification making you aware of any changes made.
The fraud protection covers all forms that are filed at Companies House.
By registering your company for Fraud Protection this will ensure you know about any changes that are being made, to your company, at Companies House.
How will Fraud Protection protect my company?
Fraud Protection will protect your company because:
• Paper forms cannot be filed – which means signatures cannot be forged
• You can only make changes to your company electronically and only by someone who knows your unique authentication code
• You will be notified of all changes that occur within your company
• You will receive an email notification each time something is filed for your company
How long is this service valid?
The Service is a renewable and can be renewed after a 12 month period, we will email you 1 month before this service is due for renewal.
Can I opt out of the Fraud Service?
Yes, you can opt out of the Fraud Service whenever you like. Simply send us an email and let us know you no longer require the fraud protection service.
