Setting up a Limited Company – 10 things you must think about
Setting up a limited company in the UK is simple, especially if you use Inform Direct, but there are many facets that you should consider before you set it up.…
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Who can act as a company secretary?
There are very few legal restrictions to consider when looking to appoint to the role of company secretary for a private limited company. However, identifying the best candidate – one that will offer a set of skills and…
A guide to the appointment of directors
It is during the formation process itself that a company’s first directors are appointed. A company cannot be formed without any directors and so the first directors are appointed by including their names and details on the…
Inform Direct wins Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award for Third Consecutive Year
We’re thrilled to have again been awarded the Gold Trusted Service Award by Feefo, the ratings, reviews and customer analytics platform. An independent seal of excellence, the Trusted Service award recognises exceptional…
What are preference shares?
Most shares issued by companies are ordinary shares, but they are just one of the different types of shares available. Preference shares, sometimes also called ‘preferred shares’ or just ‘prefs’, can also be useful both to…
When should you file form SH01?
When shares are allotted the directors must remember to file form SH01 (otherwise known as a return of allotment of shares) at Companies House.…
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
