The change in status from a trading fund to a central government organisation means Companies House is changing to a different type of bank account.

Taxpayers must now use bank accounts which come under the Government Banking scheme.

For customers who need to make a BACS payment, any letters Companies House sends from 1 September 2020 will include the new bank account details and instructions on how to pay Companies House.

They have also updated their bank details in any online guidance and emails.

The old bank account will stay open for six months to make sure that all customers transition successfully to the new account.

The old account will close at the end of February 2021.