Companies House completes digital transformation in 2026. Same-day registration, real-time name availability checking, and automated conflict detection eliminate the 24-hour waiting period that's existed for decades.
Same-Day Registration
Submit incorporation at 9am, receive certificate by 5pm. No more multi-day waiting for name approval.
The Speed Trap
Faster registration means less time to verify trademark conflicts. Check UK IPO before Companies House submission or risk legal issues later.
Real-Time Name Checking
API integration shows instant availability. Type name, get yes/no answer in 2 seconds. No more guessing.
Automated Similarity Detection
AI scans for phonetic matches, translations, common misspellings. Rejection reasons become more specific and actionable.
The New Rejection Categories
2026 system rejects on 12 factors vs 4 in 2025. Cultural sensitivity, AI-detected offensive terms in 47 languages, historical company conflicts.
Blockchain Verification
All 2026 registrations recorded on UK government blockchain. Immutable proof of incorporation date for priority claims.
Warning: Same-day registration increases name sniping. Trademark application must be filed same day as incorporation to maintain priority.