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Understanding the Certificate of Good Standing for UK companies

Published in Company records on August 9, 2024 by Henry Catchpole

A Certificate of Good Standing is used to prove that a company is incorporated and authorised to conduct business in a specific jurisdiction. It is also known as a ‘Certificate of Authorisation’ or ‘Certificate of…

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Tags: certificate of good standing, Companies House, 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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Maximising Companies House Filing Success

Published in Company records on July 15, 2024 by Johnathan Korchak

As part of the implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, on 4 March 2024 Companies House gained a range of new powers. In these first few months, we have already seen a more active Registrar,…

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Tags: ECCTA, addresses, Companies House, company records

What is a Companies House presenter code?

Published in Company records on April 15, 2024 by Johnathan Korchak

Documents filed electronically at Companies House must include details of who is ‘presenting’ the document. This lets Companies House know who to contact about a transaction, and can also provide a more efficient billing…

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What is a person with significant control?

Published in Company records on February 28, 2024 by Johnathan Korchak

A Person with Significant Control (PSC) is an individual who exercises a significant level of influence or control over a company. It is a legal term designed to enhance transparency and accountability in corporate governance by…

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Tags: company records, PSCs, registers

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Companies House changes from 4 March 2024

Published in Company records on February 21, 2024 by Johnathan Korchak

4 March 2024 sees the implementation of the first set of changes to company secretarial work introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (‘ECCTA’). Most notably, this includes the launch of the…

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Tags: registered email address, ECCTA, Companies House

2024 Review
of UK Company Formations

Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2023, 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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