Here at Inform Direct we’re delighted again to have been awarded the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award, an independent seal of excellence recognising exceptional customer service. The award from Feefo, the global customer…
10 Reasons to be a Sole Trader
Setting up as a sole trader is the most popular way of starting up a new business in the UK. It’s especially common amongst those going into business on their own for the first time. Starting your business as a sole trader has…
What is a shareholder?
Shareholders are people (or sometimes other companies) who invest money into a company in return for shares (also known as ‘equity’). Each share is a slice of the company. One share can be a big slice or a very thin slice,…
What is a company limited by guarantee?
A company limited by guarantee is a not-for-profit business set up to serve social, charitable, community-based or other non-commercial objectives. Rather than distribute profits to members, guarantee companies typically retain…
What is a Relevant Legal Entity (RLE)?
While a Person with Significant Control is generally by definition an individual, it is not only individuals who can be recorded in a company’s PSC register.…
Special Resolution – What is it?
Under the Companies Act 2006 various company decisions must be made via resolutions. Certain of these decisions, generally those that are most important or sensitive, must under company law be passed by a special resolution. More…
2024 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2023, year-on-year growth rates and breakdown by county. This detailed insight is provided in the form of easy to understand infographics available for sharing through social media and on your own website