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What the Model Articles of Association don’t include

Published in Company records on November 8, 2022 by Henry Catchpole

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…

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What is a company seal?

Published in Company records on October 1, 2022 by Johnathan Korchak

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…

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Guide to registering a charge at Companies House

Published in Company records, Business finance on September 21, 2022 by Jayne Challinor

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.…

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How do I fix a filing mistake at Companies House?

Published in Company records on August 24, 2022 by David Hill

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…

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Tags: second filing, RP04, company records

What is a company’s register of mortgages and charges?

Published in Company records on August 18, 2022 by Jayne Challinor

Keeping a register of mortgages and charges helps a company keep track of its current obligations. This makes it easier to give quick answers to queries arising from audit or other third parties. Keeping a mortgages and charges…

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What is a company registration number (CRN)?

Published in Company records on August 16, 2022 by Johnathan Korchak

A CRN (company registration number) is a unique code that Companies House uses to help it quickly and correctly identify a company. A CRN is assigned upon incorporation, which means that limited companies and LLPs (limited…

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