October 2015 - Inform Direct

What is a company limited by guarantee?

Published in Business management on October 26, 2015 by Johnathan Korchak

A private company limited by guarantee is a form of business structure often used by non-profit organisations, clubs, co-operatives, social enterprises, community projects, membership organisations and charities. Set up to serve…

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Tags: incorporation, company types, guarantee

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What is a company’s unique taxpayer reference?

Published in Business finance on October 23, 2015 by Johnathan Korchak

A company’s unique taxpayer reference is a 10 digit number issued to all new limited companies. This unique taxpayer reference, often abbreviated to UTR and otherwise known as a corporation tax reference or just tax reference,…

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Tags: incorporation, company records, accounting, HMRC

London is now home to over 1 million companies

Published in News and opinion on October 21, 2015 by Johnathan Korchak

The total number of companies registered in London rose above 1 million for the first time during September, up over 50,000 from the end of 2014. It means that well over a quarter of UK companies have their registered office…

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Tags: news, Company Formation

How does a director or secretary Consent to Act?

Published in Company officers on October 8, 2015 by Jayne Challinor

Following the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 receiving royal assent, a new procedure for confirming “consent to act” when appointing directors and secretaries comes into force on 10th October 2015.…

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Tags: company records, company officers, Companies House

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2019 Review
of UK Company Formations

Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2018, 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

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