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Shareholders in a company will often benefit from ‘pre-emption rights’. These give existing shareholders first refusal when a company is issuing new shares. If pre-emption rights exist, new shares in a company cannot be…
Why company records needn’t be a nightmare
We know many people find managing their company records a spine-chilling business. As it’s Hallowe’en, sit down with us next to the camp fire and we’ll share some scary tales about what can happen if things go wrong – but…
Company formation: addresses you must provide
When you apply to form a new company you will be asked to provide several different addresses. These Companies House requirements can sometimes cause confusion, so in this guide we explain the different address types –…
Company formation: a guide to officers
This guide answers the most common questions relating to the appointment of a new limited company’s first officers. A company’s officers are the formally named directors and, if applicable, the company secretary. They…
Companies House statistics highlight UK recovery
As the Office of National Statistics reports that UK economy grew an estimated 0.6% in the three months to June, there’s more good news for UK businesses tucked away in the newly published Companies House summary of company…
File your Annual Return the easy way
To guide you through the Annual Return process we’ve put together a series of articles including a simple introduction to the Annual Return , a checklist of what you must provide. and answers to your top ten Annual Return…
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