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This category explores how Companies House data shapes decision-making for UK directors, accountants and investors. We examine filing patterns, registration trends, financial reporting standards and the practical implications of changes to the register.

Our analysis draws on the 5.6 million companies on the UK register, translating raw data into actionable intelligence. You'll find breakdowns of sector movements, regional business activity, compliance patterns and statistical insights that inform commercial strategy.

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Data 24 February 2026

HMRC winding-up petitions are surging. Compulsory liquidations hit a 13-year high.

Tax debts are catching up. Compulsory liquidations in 2025 reached 3,730 - the highest annual figure since 2012, driven largely by HMRC enforcement.

Data 10 February 2026

UK incorporations dipped in Q4 2025 but the effective register is still nearly 4.9 million companies.

Q4 2025 saw 184,888 new incorporations across the UK - down 14% on the previous quarter but up 2% year-on-year. The story is more nuanced than the headline.

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HMRC winding-up petitions are surging. Compulsory liquidations hit a 13-year high.

UK incorporations dipped in Q4 2025 but the effective register is still nearly 4.9 million companies.

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