Companies House
A micro-entity is a very small company or LLP. Micro-entities may be able to produce a much simpler set of year end accounts for their members and provide less information for the public record.…
What a Certificate of Good Standing is and how to get one
A Certificate of Good Standing is used to prove that a company is incorporated and authorised to undertake business in a particular state. You might also see it referred to as a ‘Certificate of Authorisation’ or…
Filing company accounts: your questions answered
Covering issues such as: the consequences of filing your accounts late; how to extend your filing deadline; when you can change an accounting reference date; whether you need to file accounts if your company is dormant, and…
When are my annual accounts due?
Every year, even if your company is non-trading or dormant, you must file annual accounts with Companies House.…
A guide to the appointment of directors
It is during the formation process itself that a company’s first directors are appointed. A company cannot be formed without any directors and so the first directors are appointed by including their names and details on the…
When should you file form SH01?
When shares are allotted the directors must remember to file form SH01 (otherwise known as a return of allotment of shares) at Companies House.…
2019 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2018, 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