Company records
All UK companies must keep a number of statutory registers. A register of directors is therefore required for most types of business, including a standard company limited by shares, company limited by guarantee and public limited…
Companies House PSC changes from 26 June 2017
From April 2016, the vast majority of UK limited companies have been required to create and maintain a register of people with significant control. Commonly known as the PSC register, this includes details of who ultimately…
When might you want enhanced articles of association?
The Articles of Association are the written rules that govern how a company is run, governed and owned. Every company must have them. In an earlier article we explained in detail some of the key provisions you would expect to…
What is a company seal?
A company seal, sometimes also called a corporate seal or common seal, is a device for embossing the company’s name (and usually the company registration number) onto documents. Historically, it was a requirement to seal…
SIC of looking for your trade classification code?
Every UK company must report at least one SIC code – which describes what the business does – to Companies House. This article, which explains what SIC codes are and how you can find the right code for your company,…
What changes are Companies House making from 30 June 2016?
Several important changes to the information that new and existing companies must file at Companies House are coming into force on 30 June 2016. These changes, which form part of the package of reforms introduced in the Small…
2021 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2020, 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