Clear Records of Who Controls Your Business
Understanding and recording who has significant control over your company or LLP is an important part of maintaining transparent business records. We help you review ownership and control arrangements, identify relevant PSC information and prepare the appropriate notifications to Companies House.
Whether you are reporting a PSC for the first time, updating their details or recording a change in control, we provide practical support throughout the process. Our guidance helps you organise the required information, manage filings accurately and keep your business records consistent as ownership and control arrangements evolve.
Forms covered
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| PSC01 | Notice of Individual Person with Significant Control |
| PSC02 | Notice of Relevant Legal Entity (RLE) with Significant Control |
| PSC03 | Notice of Other Registrable Person (ORP) with Significant Control |
| PSC04 | Change of Details of Individual PSC |
| PSC05 | Change of Details of RLE with Significant Control |
| PSC06 | Change of Details of ORP with Significant Control |
| PSC07 | Notice of Ceasing to be an Individual PSC, RLE or ORP |
| PSC08 | Notification of PSC Statements |
| PSC09 | Update to PSC Statements |
Deadlines
- Companies must update their PSC register within 14 days of a change, and notify Companies House within a further 14 days.
- The date of change, ceasing or relevant event is recorded on each form.
Key points
- PSC01, PSC02 and PSC03 cover individuals, RLEs and ORPs respectively, one category per form.
- Addresses must be physical locations, not PO Boxes, DX or LP numbers.
- The company must get confirmation from an individual that their details are correct before filing.
- Don’t use these forms if an individual PSC has applied for protection from public disclosure. Email secureforms@companieshouse.gov.uk for the correct form.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which Form Do I Use When a Person Stops Being a PSC?
You need to file form PSC07, which is the Notice of Ceasing to be an Individual PSC, RLE or ORP, with Companies House. The same form covers individuals, relevant legal entities and other registrable persons, so you only need to choose the correct category on the form. If you are an LLP, you should use the LL PSC07 form instead, and the date of ceasing must be recorded.
What Must I Show for the Nature of Control?
You need to tick every statement that applies to the person’s control, such as share ownership, voting rights, or the right to appoint or remove a majority of directors. These categories cover the most common ways that someone can control a company, and more than one can apply at the same time. You should only tick significant influence or control if none of the other statements apply.
Which Form Do I Use to Notify a New PSC?
The form depends on the type of person or entity that has significant control. Form PSC01 is for an individual, PSC02 is for a relevant legal entity (RLE), and PSC03 is for another registrable person (ORP). You must use one form per category, so if your company has more than one type of PSC, you will need to file separate forms.
What Are the Deadlines for PSC Filings?
When there is a change in your PSC information, your company must update its own PSC register within 14 days. You then have a further 14 days to notify Companies House of that change. The date of the change, ceasing or relevant event is recorded on each form, so it is important to keep accurate records of when each change happened.
How Do I Report a Change to a PSC’s Details?
To update a PSC’s details, you need to file PSC04 for an individual, PSC05 for a relevant legal entity, or PSC06 for another registrable person. Before filing for an individual, your company must get confirmation from them that their details are correct. This helps make sure the information on the public register is accurate and avoids the need for further corrections.
What Are PSC Statements and When Are They Used?
PSC statements record the company’s position on its significant control, for example where there is no registrable person or where details have not yet been confirmed. Form PSC08 is used to notify Companies House of a PSC statement, and form PSC09 is used to update an existing statement. Keeping these statements current helps your company show that it has met its transparency duties.
Can I Use a PO Box as a PSC’s Address?
No, addresses given on PSC forms must be physical locations, so PO Boxes, DX numbers and LP numbers are not accepted. If you submit an address that does not meet this requirement, Companies House may reject your filing. You should check that every address on the form is a real, valid location before you submit it.
What If a PSC Has Applied for Protection from Public Disclosure?
If an individual PSC has applied for protection from public disclosure, you should not use the standard PSC forms to report their details.This helps keep their personal information protected, so it is important to follow this process rather than filing the usual form online.