Companies House

Persons With Significant Control (PSC)

The PSC forms (PSC01 to PSC09) UK companies use to record who owns or controls them, and to update or end those records.

Forms covered

FormDescription
PSC01Notice of Individual Person with Significant Control
PSC02Notice of Relevant Legal Entity (RLE) with Significant Control
PSC03Notice of Other Registrable Person (ORP) with Significant Control
PSC04Change of Details of Individual PSC
PSC05Change of Details of RLE with Significant Control
PSC06Change of Details of ORP with Significant Control
PSC07Notice of Ceasing to be an Individual PSC, RLE or ORP
PSC08Notification of PSC Statements
PSC09Update 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.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Which form do I use when a person stops being a PSC?

PSC07. LLPs use LL PSC07.

What must I show for the nature of control?

Tick each statement that applies: share ownership, voting rights, or the right to appoint or remove a majority of directors. Tick significant influence or control only if none of those apply.

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