Companies House has changed its login process and from December objections to a limited company being struck off must be made through its ‘Make an objection’ online service.
As of last month, all new users must use a GOV.UK One Login to find and update company information services.
For existing users with a registered account, their current login details will continue to work with the option found further down the login page. These account login details will have to be moved to the GOV.UK One Login system in the future and users will be told by Companies House when to do it.
A GOV.UK One Login allows the use of one email address and password to access many government services. To sign in, individuals will need an email address, password, and a second check (Multi Factor Authentication) using an authenticator app or SMS.
Shared Companies House accounts
If a business currently has a team sharing an account to access Companies House records, it should prepare for change. Each GOV.UK One Login must belong to one person.
To avoid problems, each person who needs access should create their own Companies House account linked to their own GOV.UK One Login. Sharing a single account after linking to GOV.UK One Login can trigger security checks that lock users out.
Objections
From 1 December 2026, objections to a limited company being struck off must be made through the ‘Make an objection’ online service and email objections will no longer be accepted. Companies House says this change will make submitting objections easier, quicker and more secure.
Further information
Find out more about objecting to a limited company being struck off here.
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