What is a sole trader?
A sole trader is a self-employed person who owns and runs their own business as an individual. A sole trader business doesn’t have any legal identity separate to its owner. That leads many to say that as a sole trader you…
Advantages and disadvantages of a public limited company
A great number of businesses choose to incorporate as a company limited by shares. That contrasts with other forms of business, such as the sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnership (LLP) or company limited by…
5 simple steps to perfect share certificates
Our basic share certificate template is completely free to use. You can alternatively purchase unlimited use of one of our premium professionally-designed templates.…
What is a Companies House presenter code?
Documents filed electronically at Companies House must include details of who is ‘presenting’ the document. This lets Companies House know who to contact about a transaction, and can also provide a more efficient billing…
Share certificates – what you need to know
A share certificate, which is produced and issued by a company, certifies on a certain date that a person is the registered owner of shares in that company. The key information shown on the certificate includes the name and…
Inform Direct celebrates newly expanded team
As we approach the milestone of 400,000 companies managed on Inform Direct, we want to take a moment to celebrate the work of our team who work so hard to deliver for all our wonderful customers. We’d also like to introduce you…
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
