Company records
Even if your company is non-trading or dormant, you must file annual accounts with Companies House.…
How to change a company’s articles of association
The articles of association form a vital part of a company’s constitution because they dictate how it governs itself. It is required under the Companies Act 2006 that every company have a written set of articles. In fact a…
What the Model Articles of Association don’t include
The articles of association are the written rules that govern how a company is run, governed and owned. Every company must have them. In another article we explain in detail some of the key provisions you would expect to see in…
What is a company seal?
A company seal is a device to emboss the company’s name – and usually the company registration number – onto documents. You might also see the seal referred to as a corporate seal or common seal. Historically, it…
Guide to registering a charge at Companies House
A charge, or mortgage, refers to the rights a company gives to a lender in return for a loan. The rights are often in the form of security given over a company asset or group of assets.…
How do I fix a filing mistake at Companies House?
No matter how careful a company is with its filings to Companies House, errors can sometimes creep in and end up on the public record. In this post we examine the most commonly used way to correct errors in Companies House…
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