Company officers
Directors can resign or be removed for many different reasons, be they strategic or personal. A change of director calls for certain company secretarial procedures and at least one filing to Companies House. This article explains…
What is an Alternate Director?
This article explains in simple terms what an alternate director is, what powers they have and how they are appointed.…
Does my company need a company secretary?
Since 6 April 2008 limited companies have no longer been required to appoint a company secretary. However, even though appointing a company secretary is no longer compulsory for limited companies, many still choose to.…
What are a company director’s duties?
What are the duties and responsibilities of a company director? Here we investigate what the Companies Act says a director should bear in mind when exercising their duty.…
How to correct a date of birth at Companies House
A date of birth must be provided to Companies House for all directors, persons of significant control (PSCs) and LLP members whether they join a company on incorporation or later.…
What is a director’s residential address?
When setting up a limited company, directors and certain others must provide their ‘usual residential address’ to Companies House as part of the application. In this article, we look at a company’s responsibilities, what…
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