Company records
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…
Guide to registering a charge at Companies House
A charge, or mortgage, refers to the rights a company gives to a lender in return for a loan. The rights are often in the form of security given over a company asset or group of assets.…
How do I fix a filing mistake at Companies House?
No matter how careful a company is with its filings to Companies House, errors can sometimes creep in and end up on the public record. In this post we examine the most commonly used way to correct errors in Companies House…
What is a company’s register of mortgages and charges?
Keeping a register of mortgages and charges helps a company keep track of its current obligations. This makes it easier to give quick answers to queries arising from audit or other third parties. Keeping a mortgages and charges…
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…
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