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How many shares should a new company issue? It’s a frequently asked question. There are several common patterns of share ownership in newly formed companies. However, there is also a great amount of flexibility and no absolute…
(Another) Inform Direct product update – April 2024
The latest update this month enables users to effortlessly access and search a company’s filing history directly within Inform Direct. This integration streamlines company secretarial tasks, eliminating the need to switch…
Inform Direct now supporting over 400,000 companies
We’re delighted to be celebrating a milestone, with 400,000 UK companies now managed on the Inform Direct platform.…
What are Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) schemes?
The Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) allows smaller companies to set up tax-advantaged employee share schemes. Under an EMI scheme the company grants share options to employees to buy shares in the company at some time in the…
Why have a dormant company?
The vast majority of companies actively trade. However, there are also over 500,000 dormant companies registered with Companies House. Dormant companies benefit from reduced administrative requirements: in particular, they don’t…
What is an ERN (PAYE Reference Number) and why do I need it?
An ERN (Employer Reference Number) is issued to every UK company that registers as an employer. It is also referred to as a PAYE reference number because it is used as a unique identifier by HMRC when processing payroll…
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