As part of the implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, on 4 March 2024 Companies House gained a range of new powers. In these first few months, we have already seen a more active Registrar,…
What are prescribed particulars?
Shares in a company give the owner various shareholder rights. These rights will usually be defined in:…
What is an unlimited company?
An unlimited company is a type of business available both in the UK and elsewhere. In this article, we look at the features, advantages and disadvantages of an unlimited company.…
What is an LLP agreement?
When setting up a limited liability partnership, it’s common to put in place a limited liability partnership agreement. You might also see this document referred to as a members’ agreement, LLP agreement, partnership agreement…
Advantages and disadvantages of a community interest company (CIC)
A community interest company (or CIC) is a special form of non-charitable limited company. It exists primarily to benefit a community or with a view to pursuing a social purpose, rather than to make a profit for shareholders.…
What is a certificate of incorporation?
As the Registrar in the UK, Companies House must approve every valid application to form a company. The law says it must then provide a certificate of incorporation, which is an important document. The incorporation certificate…
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