Recommendation 14

Prior to the introduction of ECCTA in March 2024, Companies House had limited scope to share data or insight with other public bodies such as HMRC. The new measures under ECCTA include the ability to proactively share information with other government departments and law enforcement agencies36. Although Companies House and HMRC said they had been working closely for many years, the organisations told us they are now able to share intelligence with each other with no barriers.37 Companies House told us that since the introduction of ECCTA, it has shared 420 intelligence assessments with law enforcement and other government departments, such as HMRC and the Insolvency Service.38 HMRC told us it welcomes ECCTA and that it is working with Companies House to support its implementation. It also said that ECCTA will help it with tax compliance.39