When incorporating a company in the UK, you have to choose at least one SIC code, and sometimes as many as four. SIC codes form a classification system that tells Companies House what the company does. It is a structured system…
What are unpaid shares?
Companies issue shares to raise capital. So why would they take no payment or only partial payment for them? This article explains:…
What is a PSC register?
From 6 April 2016 the vast majority of UK companies, even the smallest companies owned by a single person, must keep a Register of People with Significant Control (also known as a “PSC Register”). This register sits…
What are a company director’s duties?
What are the duties and responsibilities of a company director? Here we investigate what the Companies Act says a director should bear in mind when exercising their duty.…
Review of 2021 UK company formations
We’re delighted to release the Inform Direct 2022 Review of UK Company Formations.…
Inform Direct wins Feefo Platinum Award in 3rd Consecutive Year
We’re delighted again to be awarded the Platinum Trusted Service Award by Feefo, the reviews, ratings and customer analytics platform. This independent badge of excellence recognises exceptional customer service, based on real…
2025 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2024, 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