Inform Direct product update – September 2022
Last month we released a new feature to allow you to upload the members of limited by guarantee companies from a spreadsheet.…
What is a holding company?
This article explains what a holding company is and what the reasons are for using one.…
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.…
Resignation of a director: what to do
Directors can resign or be removed for many different reasons, be they strategic or personal. A change of director calls for certain company secretarial procedures and at least one filing to Companies House. This article explains…
When does a director’s loan need shareholder approval?
In the past, UK companies were forbidden from lending to their directors. Judicial penalties were the outcome if this rule was broken. The Companies Act 2006 removed the ban on company loans to directors, and section 197(1)(a)…
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
