As we enter a new year, this first release of 2021 is an exciting one!…
Preparing your private company for the death of a shareholder
No one likes to think about death, but for private companies – often family owned and managed – the death of a shareholder can be overwhelming. A small investment of time today, to prepare a coherent set of company…
Inform Direct product update – August 2019
This month, in response to customer requests, we’ve boosted our already impressive offering of over 350 company documents with a range of additional template minutes, shareholder resolutions and company letters.…
Filing company accounts: your questions answered
Covering issues such as: the consequences of filing your accounts late; how to extend your filing deadline; when you can change an accounting reference date; whether you need to file accounts if your company is dormant, and…
Who can act as a company secretary?
There are very few legal restrictions to consider when looking to appoint to the role of company secretary for a private limited company. However, identifying the best candidate – one that will offer a set of skills and…
A guide to the appointment of directors
It is during the formation process itself that a company’s first directors are appointed. A company cannot be formed without any directors and so the first directors are appointed by including their names and details on the…
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