Petition · past parliament
Require Companies House to carry out background checks
Closed
109 signatures
What the petition asks
The current system of no checks done needs to change and the new law needs be implemented. So please can we stop this loophole, make background checks on company directors and secretaries happen soon?
Made a phone call to Companies House and they told me that they do not do any checks on the companies that register with them. They also told me that they simply go on people's trust.
A new law and background checks would make it more secure, safer and companies more accountable. The way it is now anyone could make up information because no checks are being done.
A new law and background checks would make it more secure, safer and companies more accountable. The way it is now anyone could make up information because no checks are being done.
Timeline
| 12 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Sep 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
109
Status
Closed
Opened
12 Mar 2019
Closed
12 Sep 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.