What is a PSC register?
From 6 April 2016 the vast majority of UK companies, even the smallest companies owned by a single person, must keep a Register of People with Significant Control (also known as a “PSC Register”). This register sits…
Company records
Ordinary Resolution – What is it?
During the life of a company many important decisions must be passed via resolutions under the Companies Act 2006. An ordinary resolution is the most common of these as rarer and fewer decisions require a special resolution.…
How to change your company name
Whether part of a re-branding exercise or simply to correct an error – it’s easy to change your company name. Indeed, according to Companies House almost 60,000 UK companies changed their name in the year to December 2020 and…
The Inform Direct specimen LLP agreement: a resource for LLPs
While it’s not a legal necessity, most limited liability partnerships will choose to put in place an LLP agreement. This is a legally binding contract between the LLP members which details their respective rights and…
Who can use Inform Direct?
Inform Direct has many types of users, all completing company secretarial work for limited companies and LLPs through our online software. Some of the main users are:…
What is an annual general meeting (AGM)?
A company’s annual general meeting (‘AGM’) is a meeting of its members that is held after the company’s year end to vote on various resolutions including:…
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
