The Business Law Committee wishes to update members who deal with clients acting as Directors that the CRO ‘go live’ date for registration of a Verified Identity Number (VIN) has now been deferred to 11 June 2023.

Members will recall the recent article in the Gazette of 4 April 2023 on the requirement for Directors PPSN’s for certain Companies Registration Office (CRO) filings. Those Directors without a PPSN or a Register of Beneficial Ownership (RBO) will need to register for a VIN to ensure that their CRO filings are not delayed.

A chance to register

This two-week delay now gives Directors who do not have a PPSN or an RBO number a further opportunity to register for a VIN to ensure that their CRO filings of Forms A1, B1, B10 and B69 proceed without hold-up.

The Committee urges members to make enquiries of clients now to avoid setbacks and problems down the line.

Further information and updates can be found on the CRO website.