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There are many benefits to forming companies through Inform Direct rather than at Companies House, or elsewhere.…
Share buyback explained
A buyback of shares is where the company buys some of its own shares from existing shareholders. There are three types of share buyback:…
Inform Direct product update – March 2022
You may be aware of the Payment Services Regulations requirement for Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) when paying online, and that this will be enforced on March 14th 2022. You may also have heard this referred to as 3DS…
10 advantages of setting up a limited company
There are currently over 5 million limited companies incorporated in the UK. Incorporation is often preferred to a sole trader or general partnership structure for one or more of the following reasons:…
Review of 2021 UK company formations
We’re delighted to release the Inform Direct 2022 Review of UK Company Formations.…
How to correct a date of birth at Companies House
A date of birth must be provided to Companies House for all directors, persons of significant control (PSCs) and LLP members whether they join a company on incorporation or later.…
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