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It’s a growing problem in the UK
Whilst companies are regularly updating their Companies House listings with information about directors and shareholders, not all may be as it appears.
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We found:
There were 6,452 zombie directors associated with active UK businesses, who were appointed as directors after their death. (February 2022)
Read our infographic to find out what the solution is and what's being done to tackle the issue