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We have recently expanded Inform Direct so that you can now record share options in our online company secretarial system.…
What is a cap table?
In this article we look at what a cap table is, why they are used and what should be included in one. We are also sharing a free template.…
Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation – CVL
This is the most common type of liquidation that may befall a company. At any moment there are usually between 12,000 and 14,000 companies on the UK register that are going through a creditors’ voluntary liquidation.…
Employee share schemes and options
Companies often use employee share schemes to remunerate and incentivise staff. The share schemes give employees either a stake in the company or share options to invest in the company. This means that the more profitable the…
Coronavirus and Company Secretarial Responsibilities
The impact of coronavirus continues to be felt in many ways by UK businesses, with advice and support from their professional advisers becoming more important than ever.…
How to record the furlough of a director
Following the coronavirus outbreak and with many businesses no longer able to trade, the Government launched the coronavirus job retention scheme (CJRS) which introduced provisions for companies to furlough employees. This…
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