JohnSmith

If for example I have a limited company and I know that people can do company checks etc

Is there any way I can tell when ever anyone checks me out or puts a 'watch' on me, or indeed stop them ?

rooferman

iTrader: (6)

I wouldn't of thought so....its scary how much info you can get....even current amount kept in bank !

ScoobyWon't

The accountant I spoke to, told me it is possible to restrict what info is available and also set it so it says records were filed, but not for what amount.

I can't recall much more than that, I'm afraid.

billythekid

You can ask companies house who has downloaded your accounts but iirc they wont tell you much, just when they were downloaded.

All ltd companies have their accounts on public view so if you don't want that consider sole trading but tax is much worse in most cases.

l1verp00l

what are you worried about john?

JohnSmith

Thanks

I know with Companies House that filed accounts are available to all and sundry

In hindsight I should have created a company name that

a) wasn't my initials
b) wasn't registered to my home address
c) wasn't registered in my name

I'm really not bothered in that sense but my old company have found out today about me so will undoubtedly now put me on the credit watch list (that they pay for) and monitor me like a hawk

DEATHLYREAPER

unfortunately its all out there home address for directors there assets company assets, payment time, accounts

l1verp00l

have you stolen all their money making secrets? lol

PaulC72

TBH let them watch you you shouldnt really be bothered about it, you dont work for them anymore.

JohnSmith

I know, but they have been doing some digging today, I didnt; really want them finding out just yet as I don't really want any hassle from them as such

jods

What's your company called John - Let me see what info I can find out

jods

Give me 5 minutes from getting your co. name

ScoobyWon't

Register another company name and make the first one dormant.

JohnSmith

All too easy in hindsight LOL, I have another company registered that is dormant but I am the names director on both, so they know about both of them

Like I said earlier, I should have registered a non meaningful name, registered to a registered office and in someone elses name

jods

Still waiting on company name John - are you up for seeing what I can find out in the public domain ?
Have you been trading for > 1 year? Submitted accounts? - If not, I'll probably find SFA.

ScoobyWon't

I'd make a call to your accountant, see if they can suggest a way to get around the problem.

To be honest, I thought your old boss would be too busy trying to avoid being caught with what he's been up to, rather than worry about you.

jods

OK John - Got your PM - No worries.

This is one website you could try:
http://companycheck.co.uk/

Cheers

Mark

JohnSmith

Cheers, no I havent filed any accounts

ScoobyWon't I'm sure he has everything covered sadly

Fraud Squad aren't interested and neither are HMRC & Customs, so he is free to do as he pleases

ScoobyWon't

In that case, register a new company in his name and **** it up royally

JohnSmith

I was almost going to register the oldco name the minute it went into admin and became available, just to p*ss him off LOL