{"id":9263,"date":"2026-04-20T11:05:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/?post_type=insight&#038;p=9263"},"modified":"2026-04-20T11:05:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:05:17","slug":"reformas-do-direito-das-sociedades-no-reino-unido-a-partir-de-abril-de-2026-o-que-as-empresas-e-os-diretores-precisam-de-saber","status":"publish","type":"insight","link":"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/percepcoes\/reformas-do-direito-das-sociedades-no-reino-unido-a-partir-de-abril-de-2026-o-que-as-empresas-e-os-diretores-precisam-de-saber\/","title":{"rendered":"Reformas do direito das sociedades no Reino Unido a partir de abril de 2026: o que as empresas e os diretores precisam de saber\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">April 2026 marks a significant consolidation point in the UK\u2019s most&nbsp;far\u2011reaching&nbsp;company law reforms. While many of the changes were legislated earlier, this year&nbsp;represents&nbsp;the moment when the practical and <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/percepcoes\/litigios-relativos-a-emprestimos-intercalares-como-gerir-os-incumprimentos-execucao-e-clausulas-abusivas\/\">enforcement<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/percepcoes\/cifas-markers-explained-causes-consequences-and-solutions\/\">consequences<\/a> of those reforms begin to be felt across the market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the centre of these developments is the Economic Crime and <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/categoria\/empresarial\/\">Empresa<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/transparencia\/\">Transpar\u00eancia<\/a> Act 2023 (ECCTA), which has fundamentally reshaped the role of Companies House&nbsp;and introduced significant changes to UK <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/servicos\/direito-comercial\/empresa-empresa\/\">company law<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article outlines the key changes relevant from April 2026, their <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/percepcoes\/lidar-com-os-desafios-dos-arrendamentos-comerciais-opcoes-estrategicas-para-os-senhorios-quando-um-inquilino-entra-em-situacao-de-insolvencia\/\">strategic<\/a> impact on companies and directors, and the steps businesses should now be taking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Registos legais: Uma mudan\u00e7a no local onde os registos s\u00e3o mantidos<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/percepcoes\/the-renters-rights-act-2025-what-every-landlord-needs-to-know\/\">Every<\/a> UK company is required by law to hold and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;certain <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/percepcoes\/conselhos-legais-sobre-incomodos-para-senhorios-e-agentes-de-gestao\/\">statutory<\/a> registers. Historically, these registers were primarily&nbsp;maintained&nbsp;internally by the company, even though much of the same information was also filed at Companies House.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A partir de 18 de novembro de 2025, essa situa\u00e7\u00e3o alterou-se. As empresas deixam de ser obrigadas a manter registos estatut\u00e1rios internos para as seguintes categorias:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diretores (ou funcion\u00e1rios equivalentes)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Directors\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/servicos\/direito-pessoal\/imoveis-residenciais\/\">residencial<\/a> addresses\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secret\u00e1rios\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pessoas com controlo significativo (PSC)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the obligation to&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;these registers internally has been removed, it is important to be clear <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/sobre-nos\/\">about<\/a> what has&nbsp;<em>n\u00e3o<\/em>&nbsp;mudou.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>O que n\u00e3o mudou<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As empresas devem ainda:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registar estas informa\u00e7\u00f5es na Companies House, e\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mant\u00ea-lo sempre exato e atualizado\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A responsabilidade legal pela exatid\u00e3o permanece firmemente com a empresa e os seus diretores, tal como exigido pelas altera\u00e7\u00f5es ao direito das sociedades do Reino Unido.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Principais datas de encerramento<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>18 de novembro de 2025<\/strong>:\u00a0<br>A op\u00e7\u00e3o de manter informa\u00e7\u00f5es sobre\u00a0<strong>diretores, secret\u00e1rios e CSP<\/strong>\u00a0no registo central foi eliminado.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>26 de janeiro de 2026<\/strong>:\u00a0<br>A op\u00e7\u00e3o de manter informa\u00e7\u00f5es sobre\u00a0<strong>members (<a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/percepcoes\/acordos-de-acionistas\/\">shareholders<\/a>)<\/strong>\u00a0no registo central foi eliminado.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. A atividade profissional deixou de ser exigida aos administradores<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/percepcoes\/mais-uma-sessao-de-inscricoes-de-estudantes-bem-sucedida\/\">Another<\/a> practical change introduced alongside the register reforms is the removal of the requirement to provide occupation when appointing a director at Companies House.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Esta informa\u00e7\u00e3o j\u00e1 n\u00e3o \u00e9 necess\u00e1ria no \u00e2mbito do:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nomea\u00e7\u00f5es de novos diretores, ou\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Actualiza\u00e7\u00f5es dos registos existentes do diretor\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Esta altera\u00e7\u00e3o reflecte um objetivo pol\u00edtico mais amplo de garantir que as informa\u00e7\u00f5es constantes do registo p\u00fablico sejam relevantes, fi\u00e1veis e proporcionadas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Obriga\u00e7\u00e3o permanente de manter um registo de acionistas<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apesar da supress\u00e3o de v\u00e1rios requisitos de registo interno, uma obriga\u00e7\u00e3o fundamental mant\u00e9m-se inalterada:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Todas as sociedades devem manter um registo dos acionistas (s\u00f3cios).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Este registo deve ser:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Totalmente atualizado, e\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mantido em ambos:\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>na sede social da empresa, ou\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>at a Single Alternative Inspection <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/localizacao\/\">Localiza\u00e7\u00e3o<\/a> (SAIL) address\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Informa\u00e7\u00f5es sobre os acionistas na Companies House<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paralelamente, a ECCTA introduz medidas para garantir que a pr\u00f3pria Companies House disponha de informa\u00e7\u00f5es mais completas e exactas sobre a propriedade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quando estas medidas entrarem em vigor:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>as empresas devem comunicar \u00e0 Companies House os nomes completos de todos os acionistas; e\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>companies <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/percepcoes\/can-a-will-cancel-my-previous-agreements\/\">vontade<\/a>\u00a0be required\u00a0to provide a full shareholder list when filing their next confirmation statement.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Isto faz com que as declara\u00e7\u00f5es de confirma\u00e7\u00e3o se aproximem muito mais de um instant\u00e2neo de propriedade verificada do que de um simples requisito de conformidade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies that are exempt from providing People with Significant Control (PSC) information like certain listed companies will also be subject to enhanced <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/percepcoes\/ordens-de-divulgacao\/\">disclosure<\/a>. They will need to provide further <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/pagina-inicial-antiga\/edentran\/\">details<\/a> explaining:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>o fundamento da isen\u00e7\u00e3o; e\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>onde as suas ac\u00e7\u00f5es s\u00e3o negociadas, incluindo o mercado regulamentado relevante.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">O <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/percepcoes\/oposicao-a-renovacao-do-contrato-de-arrendamento-comercial-intencao-do-senhorio-de-remodelar-o-terreno-f\/\">intention<\/a> is to ensure that exemptions do not create opacity in the ownership.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Restri\u00e7\u00f5es \u00e0 utiliza\u00e7\u00e3o de administradores de empresas<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As reformas da transpar\u00eancia da propriedade s\u00e3o refor\u00e7adas por controlos mais rigorosos dos administradores das empresas, em conformidade com as altera\u00e7\u00f5es introduzidas na Companies House.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seguir em frente:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>apenas as pessoas colectivas do Reino Unido com personalidade jur\u00eddica podem ser nomeadas administradores de empresas; e\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>os diretores dessas sociedades devem ser pessoas singulares cuja identidade seja verificada.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Isto limita significativamente a utiliza\u00e7\u00e3o de direc\u00e7\u00f5es de empresas em camadas e de entidades estrangeiras para ocultar o controlo, e vincula as nomea\u00e7\u00f5es de empresas a indiv\u00edduos identific\u00e1veis sujeitos a verifica\u00e7\u00e3o e responsabilidade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Altera\u00e7\u00f5es \u00e0s sociedades em comandita simples<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside&nbsp;company\u2011focused&nbsp;reforms, the ECCTA introduces a major overhaul of the limited partnerships (LPs) regime, aimed at <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/percepcoes\/seccao-28-a-utilizacao-crescente-de-provas-pre-gravadas-nos-julgamentos-penais\/\">increasing<\/a> transparency and preventing&nbsp;misuse. While these measures require secondary legislation before they are implemented, the direction of travel is&nbsp;settled&nbsp;and LPs should now be preparing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D<strong>obriga\u00e7\u00f5es de divulga\u00e7\u00e3o e registo<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No futuro, as sociedades em comandita ser\u00e3o obrigadas a:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>fornecer os nomes completos, as datas de nascimento e os endere\u00e7os residenciais habituais dos parceiros;\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>manter uma sede social no Reino Unido, localizada no mesmo pa\u00eds em que se encontra registada a Sociedade Limitada (por exemplo, uma Sociedade Limitada escocesa deve ter uma sede social na Esc\u00f3cia);\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>provide a <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/rfbtermosdecontrato0625\/\">Standard<\/a> Industrial Classification (SIC) code; and\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>apresentar uma declara\u00e7\u00e3o de confirma\u00e7\u00e3o anual, confirmando a exatid\u00e3o das informa\u00e7\u00f5es registadas.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Apresenta\u00e7\u00e3o obrigat\u00f3ria atrav\u00e9s de um agente autorizado<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Os LPs ser\u00e3o obrigados a apresentar registos&nbsp;<strong>atrav\u00e9s de um Prestador Autorizado de Servi\u00e7os \u00e0s Empresas (ACSP)<\/strong>&nbsp;registered with Companies House. This requirement is designed to ensure LP <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/percepcoes\/actualizacoes-sobre-a-protecao-de-dados-e-principais-consideracoes-para-as-empresas\/\">data<\/a> is verified, reliable, and fit for <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/servicos\/direito-pessoal\/direito-regulamentar\/\">regulamentar<\/a> use, bringing LPs closer to the corporate compliance model applied to companies and LLPs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Novas compet\u00eancias regulamentares<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uma vez implementadas, as reformas dar\u00e3o \u00e0s autoridades novos poderes para:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>encerrar e restabelecer as sociedades em comandita;\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>aplicar san\u00e7\u00f5es em caso de incumprimento;\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>proteger as informa\u00e7\u00f5es dos parceiros, se for caso disso; e\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>aplicar um processo legal de cumprimento e execu\u00e7\u00e3o.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Estas altera\u00e7\u00f5es representam uma mudan\u00e7a fundamental em rela\u00e7\u00e3o \u00e0 regulamenta\u00e7\u00e3o historicamente pouco restritiva dos LPs e ter\u00e3o um impacto especial nas estruturas dos fundos e dos im\u00f3veis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Fim do per\u00edodo de transi\u00e7\u00e3o para a verifica\u00e7\u00e3o da identidade<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A further major milestone in the Companies House reforms is the end of the identity verification (IDV) <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/percepcoes\/da-libor-a-sonia-a-reta-final-da-transicao\/\">transition<\/a> period, which spans late\u202f2025 into 2026 and has significant practical implications for directors, owners, and anyone filing information on behalf of a company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A partir de 18 de novembro de 2025, a Companies House introduziu a verifica\u00e7\u00e3o obrigat\u00f3ria da identidade para:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>diretores da empresa,\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>pessoas com controlo significativo (PSC), e\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>pessoas que registam informa\u00e7\u00f5es na Companies House.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Desde essa data, apenas as pessoas singulares verificadas ou os Prestadores de Servi\u00e7os \u00e0s Empresas Autorizados (ACSP) est\u00e3o autorizados a apresentar declara\u00e7\u00f5es. No entanto, aplica-se um per\u00edodo de transi\u00e7\u00e3o aos diretores e PSC existentes para dar tempo ao seu cumprimento.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prev\u00ea-se que o per\u00edodo de transi\u00e7\u00e3o termine no outono de<\/strong><strong>\u202f<\/strong><strong>2026. Nessa altura:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>qualquer pessoa que seja propriet\u00e1ria, dirija, controle ou arquive em nome de uma empresa deve ter a sua identidade verificada; e\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ser\u00e3o iniciadas actividades de cumprimento e de aplica\u00e7\u00e3o da lei relativamente \u00e0s pessoas que n\u00e3o o tenham feito.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the transition period ends, acting as a director or filing information without verification will&nbsp;constitute&nbsp;a <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/percepcoes\/o-que-fazer-se-o-seu-inquilino-comercial-estiver-a-violar-o-contrato-de-arrendamento\/\">breach<\/a> of&nbsp;companies&nbsp;legislation and may lead to financial penalties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C\u00f3digos pessoais e declara\u00e7\u00f5es de confirma\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once an <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/percepcoes\/litigios-relativos-a-energia-e-servicos-publicos-e-um-particular-ou-uma-empresa-que-esta-a-ser-cobrado-em-excesso-pelo-seu-fornecedor-de-energia-ou-servicos-publicos\/\">individual<\/a> successfully verifies their identity, Companies House issues a personal code, which is used to link that verified identity to one or more company roles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A partir de 18 de novembro de 2025, as empresas s\u00e3o obrigadas, no \u00e2mbito do processo de declara\u00e7\u00e3o de confirma\u00e7\u00e3o, a&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>confirmar que todos os diretores foram objeto de verifica\u00e7\u00e3o de identidade; e\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>incluir o c\u00f3digo pessoal de cada diretor, se necess\u00e1rio.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Este facto torna a declara\u00e7\u00e3o de confirma\u00e7\u00e3o um mecanismo de aplica\u00e7\u00e3o fundamental para a verifica\u00e7\u00e3o da identidade durante e ap\u00f3s o per\u00edodo de transi\u00e7\u00e3o.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Orienta\u00e7\u00f5es pr\u00e1ticas para empresas e diretores<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recomenda-se vivamente a verifica\u00e7\u00e3o atempada para evitar dificuldades de apresenta\u00e7\u00e3o de \u00faltima hora \u00e0 medida que se aproximam os prazos da declara\u00e7\u00e3o de confirma\u00e7\u00e3o;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As empresas que recorrem a consultores externos para a elabora\u00e7\u00e3o de dossiers devem certificar-se de que&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>todos os diretores e CPS conclu\u00edram a verifica\u00e7\u00e3o de identidade,\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>os c\u00f3digos pessoais foram fornecidos ao ACSP ou agente de arquivo relevante, e\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>os registos internos de conformidade reflectem o estatuto verificado, conforme exigido pelo registo.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Aumento das taxas da Companies House e financiamento da aplica\u00e7\u00e3o da lei<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Para financiar o seu papel regulador alargado, a Companies House aumentou um vasto leque de taxas estatut\u00e1rias de&nbsp;<strong>1<\/strong><strong>\u202f<\/strong><strong>fevereiro<\/strong><strong>\u202f<\/strong><strong>2026<\/strong>. Os pontos principais incluem:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>increased <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/servicos\/direito-comercial\/empresa-empresa\/criacao-de-uma-empresa\/\">incorporation<\/a> and confirmation statement\u00a0fees;\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>custos significativamente mais elevados dos registos em papel; e\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>taxas novas e aumentadas para empresas, LLP, sociedades em comandita, entidades estrangeiras e procedimentos de repara\u00e7\u00e3o.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital filing is now not only encouraged but economically incentivised, and compliance costs should be treated as a <a href=\"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/base-de-conhecimentos\/brexit-pedidos-de-residencia-permanente-na-ue-e-no-eee-cartao-de-residencia-permanente-e-recursos\/\">permanent<\/a> operating expense rather than incidental administration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A tabela completa e actualizada das taxas da Companies House est\u00e1 dispon\u00edvel em GOV.UK.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclus\u00e3o:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No seu conjunto, as reformas do direito das sociedades de abril de 2026 estabelecem uma nova base para a conformidade das empresas no Reino Unido.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Para os conselhos de administra\u00e7\u00e3o e consultores, a mensagem \u00e9 clara:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>os sistemas de governa\u00e7\u00e3o devem ser exactos e actuais;\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>os registos e as notifica\u00e7\u00f5es devem estar perfeitamente alinhados; e\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>as sociedades em comandita simples n\u00e3o podem continuar a operar \u00e0 margem da regulamenta\u00e7\u00e3o;\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As empresas que tratarem estas reformas como mudan\u00e7as estrat\u00e9gicas de governa\u00e7\u00e3o e n\u00e3o como actualiza\u00e7\u00f5es t\u00e9cnicas estar\u00e3o em melhor posi\u00e7\u00e3o para gerir o risco, as transac\u00e7\u00f5es e o crescimento nos pr\u00f3ximos anos.&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":9265,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[65],"tags":[87],"class_list":["post-9263","insight","type-insight","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-corporate","tag-richmond-office"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO 4.9.10 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"April 2026 marks a significant consolidation point in the UK\u2019s most far\u2011reaching company law reforms. 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