ALBION LLC Disqualified as Corporate Director

The Companies House register of disqualified directors records that corporate entity ALBION LLC has been disqualified from acting as a corporate director, effective 8 October 2026. The disqualification carries no specified end date (recorded as 9999-12-31 on the official register) and was imposed under section 3A of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (case reference RUS3765).

Disqualification details

| Field | Details recorded on public register |

| --- | --- |

| Registered name | ALBION LLC |

| Officer type | Corporate officer |

| Disqualification type | Sanction |

| Effective start date | 8 October 2026 |

| End date | 9999-12-31 (No end date specified) |

| Statutory basis | Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, s.3A |

| Case reference | RUS3765 |

| Companies named on record | None listed |

The official entry is available directly on the Companies House register of disqualified directors.

Companies named on the register

The entry on the public register does not list any specific UK companies associated with the corporate disqualification order. Search queries for corporate entities can be performed on the Corp Intel company search.

What a corporate disqualification means in law

Under UK company law and section 3A of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, a corporate disqualification restricts a legal entity from acting as a director or corporate officer of any UK-registered company.

When a corporate officer is disqualified, it cannot be appointed to the board of a UK company, nor can it continue to act in any corporate directorship role without leave of the court. Under section 13 of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986, acting as a director while disqualified is an offence that can lead to fines and personal liability for individual directors who knowingly allow a disqualified corporate entity to act.

What this means for lenders, suppliers and counterparties

When undertaking commercial due diligence, corporate directorships present specific compliance considerations:

1. Verify board composition: Ensure corporate directors named on board structures are actively checked against official databases.

2. Review sanctions and KYC flags: Disqualifications under sanctions regulations indicate high-risk status. Counterparties should cross-reference sanction lists maintained on the GOV.UK UK Sanctions List.

3. Assess insolvency and petition history: Corporate restructuring and insolvency proceedings frequently coincide with regulatory disclosures. Running a winding up search ensures that associated corporate entities are not subject to pending liquidation proceedings.

How to check a director or corporate officer

Checking corporate entities and human officers is a standard requirement for onboarding and counterparty assessment. Risk teams can monitor changes to board appointments by using free company monitoring or by inspecting the daily update of disqualified directors today.

Corporate intelligence workflows often require checking multiple databases manually across Companies House, court cause lists, and statutory notices published in The Gazette. Integrating automated checks streamlines counterparty verification and flags status changes immediately.

For credit teams, lawyers and compliance officers

Corporate officer disqualifications represent critical red flags during client onboarding, M&A due diligence, and credit limit reviews. Missing a corporate officer disqualification during onboarding exposes institutions to regulatory non-compliance and credit risk. Conducting a thorough winding up search alongside director checks protects lenders and legal teams prior to signing agreements.

FAQ

What is a corporate director disqualification?

A corporate director disqualification is a legal order or statutory restriction that prohibits a corporate entity (such as an LLC or limited company) from acting as a director of any company registered in the UK.

What statutory power leads to a sanctions disqualification?

Under section 3A of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, corporate entities or individuals designated under sanctions regulations are disqualified from acting as directors of UK companies.

Can a disqualified corporate officer apply for court leave?

A corporate officer subject to disqualification must obtain explicit permission (leave of the court) before taking up any corporate directorship or participating in the management of a UK company.

How do compliance teams verify corporate director status?

Compliance teams verify corporate directors by querying the public register at Companies House, monitoring daily disqualification updates, and checking relevant sanctions registers.

Disclaimer

This report summarises an entry on the Companies House register of disqualified directors. It states only what the public register records and makes no further allegation. Anyone believing an entry is reported incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.