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From 1 August 2022 overseas entities with a relevant interest in UK land must add themselves to the Register of Overseas Entities held at Companies House and provide details of their beneficial owners. Here is information on whom…
Review of 2021 UK company formations
We’re delighted to release the Inform Direct 2022 Review of UK Company Formations.…
5 million companies in the UK
At the end of November this year, the official Register of UK Companies reached a new record high with over 5 million companies.…
Review of UK company formations in 2020
We’re pleased to release the Inform Direct 2021 Review of UK Company Formations.…
Changes to Companies House submissions as a result of Brexit
Brexit has brought about numerous changes for all businesses that applied from the end of the transitional period at 11pm on 31 December 2020.…
Corporate transparency and registry reform
With its Corporate transparency and registry reform consultation now completed, the government is looking at making significant changes to how Companies House operates in maintaining the UK’s register of companies.…
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