Every company must maintain certain statutory registers, and the register of members is one of the most important. It is a record of who owns the company and stands to benefit from its activities. As such it is vital to keep it…
Inform Direct celebrates Feefo Platinum Award
Inform Direct has again won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award, an independent standard which recognises exceptional customer service. This badge of excellence, awarded by the global customer reviews and insights platform,…
Can a child own shares?
In England and Wales the law doesn’t prevent a minor – defined as a child under the age of 18 – from owning assets, with the exception of land and buildings. However, this is complicated by the fact that a minor…
Who can and cannot be a company director?
In the UK, almost anyone can incorporate a limited company and become one of its directors. But for a multitude of reasons it is best to first establish that the person is capable of fully carrying out the director’s duties that…
What is a company seal?
A company seal is a device to emboss the company’s name – and usually the company registration number – onto documents. You might also see the seal referred to as a corporate seal or common seal. Historically, it…
What is a company registration number (CRN)?
A CRN (company registration number) is a unique code that Companies House uses to help it quickly and correctly identify a company. A CRN is assigned upon incorporation, which means that limited companies and LLPs (limited…
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