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Your company formation checklist for UK Businesses

Published in Company formation on August 20, 2024 by Jayne Challinor

Forming a company is no longer a time consuming or complicated task. At Inform Direct, we’ve streamlined company formation, creating a simple step by step online process that allows you to enter all your company details very…

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Tags: addresses, company officers, company records, incorporation

A Guide to Your Company Authentication Code For Secure Filings

Published in Company records, Company formation on July 25, 2024 by Jayne Challinor

Your company authentication code is a 6 character alphanumeric code provided by Companies House when your company is formed. It acts as an electronic signature. It must be provided every time you wish to file electronic documents…

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What is an unlimited company?

Published in Company formation on June 12, 2024 by Johnathan Korchak

An unlimited company is a type of business available both in the UK and elsewhere. In this article, we look at the features, advantages and disadvantages of an unlimited company.…

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Tags: business types, unlimited company

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What is an LLP agreement?

Published in Company formation on June 10, 2024 by Johnathan Korchak

When setting up a limited liability partnership, it’s common to put in place a limited liability partnership agreement. You might also see this document referred to as a members’ agreement, LLP agreement, partnership agreement…

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Tags: company constitution, company documents, LLP

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Advantages and disadvantages of a community interest company (CIC)

Published in Company formation on May 31, 2024 by Johnathan Korchak

A community interest company (or CIC) is a special form of non-charitable limited company. It exists primarily to benefit a community or with a view to pursuing a social purpose, rather than to make a profit for shareholders.…

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Tags: charitable, CIC, business types, community interest companies

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What is a certificate of incorporation?

Published in Company formation on May 9, 2024 by Johnathan Korchak

As the Registrar in the UK, Companies House must approve every valid application to form a company. The law says it must then provide a certificate of incorporation, which is an important document. The incorporation certificate…

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Tags: certificates, Companies House, company records, incorporation

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

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