company records
Several important changes to the information that new and existing companies must file at Companies House are coming into force on 30 June 2016. These changes, which form part of the package of reforms introduced in the Small…
What is a statement of capital?
The statement of capital was introduced on 1 October 2009 as part of the changes implemented by the Companies Act 2006, and effectively replaced the previous regime whereby there was an upper limit to the number of shares…
When do I have to file a confirmation statement?
From 30 June 2016, the annual return is replaced by a new annual confirmation statement. We look elsewhere at what the confirmation statement is and the information it includes, while in this article we explore the date at which…
What is the confirmation statement?
The new Companies House confirmation statement, which replaced the annual return, was introduced from 30 June 2016 as part of a range of reforms. Just like the annual return, it’s an annual filing obligation for all UK…
How does a company apply restrictions to a PSC’s shares?
As part of the process of identifying and confirming the details of its PSCs, a company may send out a number of notices asking for information. In most cases, the addressee will respond in good time and the company will have…
What must a company do to create its PSC register?
Most UK companies must keep a Register of People with Significant Control. In this article, we look at the type of process a company should follow to put together its PSC register and share a number of useful templates that can be…
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