The government disagrees with the recommendation, stating that most errors are accidental and corrected before prosecution, and courts are reluctant to sanction compliant parties. It highlights the forthcoming Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill which will reform Companies House's powers, but does not commit to setting out conviction numbers or current prosecution actions.

The government disagrees with the Committee's implied criticism regarding the lack of convictions under existing powers, explaining that most errors are accidental and courts are reluctant to sanction subsequently-compliant offenders. However, it details new powers and reforms under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill to strengthen enforcement and combat economic crime.