Company records
A balance sheet is a key financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company’s financial position at a specific point in time. An alternative name for it is a ‘statement of financial position’. In…
What investors should check for in a company’s articles of association
There can be many good reasons to invest in a company, but what safeguards will you have? Will others, perhaps with more shares or a different class of shares to you, have disproportionate levels of control or receive greater…
What is a company’s registered office address?
A registered office address is the official address of a company (or limited liability partnership) registered with Companies House. By virtue of Section 86 of the Companies Act 2006, every UK company must always have a registered…
Memorandum and articles of association explained
Both a memorandum of association and articles of association are required for a company formed in the UK under the Companies Act 2006 and previous Companies Acts. The memorandum of association is the document that sets up the…
What is a company’s register of members?
Every company must maintain certain statutory registers, and the register of members is one of the most important. It is a record of who owns the company and stands to benefit from its activities. As such it is vital to keep it…
When are my annual accounts due?
Even if your company is non-trading or dormant, you must file annual accounts with 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