What is a public limited company?
Around 95% of companies in the UK are private limited companies. The public limited company (or plc) is more rare and tightly regulated, but often seen as more prestigious.…
Company formation
Advantages and disadvantages of a public limited company
A great number of businesses choose to incorporate as a company limited by shares rather than other forms, such as the sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnership (LLP) or company limited by guarantee.…
What is an LLP agreement?
When setting up a limited liability partnership, it’s common to put in place a limited liability partnership agreement – which you might also see called a members’ agreement, LLP agreement, partnership agreement or deed of…
Changes to company incorporations from 30 June 2016
As part of the implementation of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015, there are a number of changes to the process of incorporating new companies. If you form a new company from 30 June 2016, you’ll need to…
What is a certificate of incorporation?
When Companies House approve an application to form a company, the law dictates that they must then provide a certificate of incorporation. The incorporation certificate is an important document which demonstrates that the company…
How to register a new company in 10 simple steps
It’s now really easy to register a company – long gone are the days when you had to file paper forms, wait weeks for approval and pay a princely sum for the privilege. And while some people looking to start a company will…
2019 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2018, 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
