Share consolidation explained
Companies sometimes consolidate shares so that the number of shares in issue is reduced but each share has a higher nominal value and hence each share has a higher market value.…
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What is a shareholder?
Private companies limited by shares are owned by their shareholders. The shareholders invest money into the company in return for shares (also known as equity).…
What is a non-executive director?
In the last 10 years the number and importance of non-executive directors (or ‘NEDs’) in UK companies has grown significantly. While the focus for discussion of non-executive directors is often on listed companies, their value…
What is a company limited by guarantee?
A private company limited by guarantee is a form of business structure often used by non-profit organisations, clubs, co-operatives, social enterprises, community projects, membership organisations and charities. Set up to serve…
What is a company’s unique taxpayer reference?
A company’s unique taxpayer reference is a 10 digit number issued to all new limited companies. This unique taxpayer reference, often abbreviated to UTR and otherwise known as a corporation tax reference or just tax reference,…
London is now home to over 1 million companies
The total number of companies registered in London rose above 1 million for the first time during September, up over 50,000 from the end of 2014. It means that well over a quarter of UK companies have their registered office…
2020 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2019, 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
