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:…
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What is an Alternate Director?
This article explains in simple terms what an alternate director is, what powers they have and how they are appointed.…
Inform Direct product update – June 2022
This release adds the person and address lookup functions to the add PSC process. This function is now rolled out to all of the mainly used person and address processes of Inform Direct:…
What is a shareholder proxy?
Here we set out the main things to consider when preparing a form of proxy before a members’ meeting such as an AGM and provide a free downloadable form of proxy template. …
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 is a dormant company?
Your company may be considered dormant if it is not currently carrying out any business and it does not have any other sources of income, including investment income. This article explains what to do and what to avoid doing in…
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
