With the UK officially leaving the EU, as the transition period ended as of 31 December 2020, there are a number of actions which need to be taken for UK based entities from the beginning of 2021.

New Zealand Companies office has recently raised the fees it charges for various services, including the fee for the filing of annual return and financial statements (under the FMC).

Companies House has recently announced that the process for companies that have applied for voluntary strike off resumed on 10 September 2020. This process was halted in March as a response to coronavirus.

The initial reporting requirements of Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) in Pakistan have been established by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, through Circular No. 16 dated 29 August, 2018 and Circular No. 20 dated 1 November, 2018.