A company seal is a device to emboss the company’s name – and usually the company registration number – onto documents. You might also see the seal referred to as a corporate seal or common seal. Historically, it…
What is a company registration number (CRN)?
A CRN (company registration number) is a unique code that Companies House uses to help it quickly and correctly identify a company. A CRN is assigned upon incorporation, which means that limited companies and LLPs (limited…
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes explained
When incorporating a company in the UK, you have to choose at least one SIC code, and sometimes as many as four. SIC codes form a classification system that tells Companies House what the company does. It is a structured system…
What are unpaid shares?
Companies issue shares to raise capital. So why would they take no payment or only partial payment for them? This article explains:…
What is an ERN (PAYE Reference Number) and why do I need it?
An ERN (Employer Reference Number) is issued to every UK company that registers as an employer. It is also referred to as a PAYE reference number because it is used as a unique identifier by HMRC when processing payroll…
What is a PSC register?
From 6 April 2016 the vast majority of UK companies, even the smallest companies owned by a single person, must keep a Register of People with Significant Control (also known as a “PSC Register”). This register sits…
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