What is a holding company?
This article explains what a holding company is and what the reasons are for using one.…
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.…
What is a company limited by guarantee?
A company limited by guarantee is a not-for-profit business set up to serve social, charitable, community-based or other non-commercial objectives. Rather than distribute profits to members, guarantee companies typically retain…
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill: changes coming to Companies House
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (ECCT Bill) is a set of proposed legislative changes that will turn Companies House from a passive register into a more active gatekeeper. It grants new powers to the registrar to…
Inform Direct product update – November 2023
In line with requests from users we have made changes to allow you to import companies into Inform Direct without sending submissions to Companies House arising on differences in the personal details of individuals.…
The Register of Overseas Entities (ROE)
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…
2024 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2023, 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
