Companies House
From 30 June 2016, the annual return is replaced by a new annual confirmation statement. We look elsewhere at what the confirmation statement is and the information it includes, while in this article we explore the date at which…
What is the confirmation statement?
The new Companies House confirmation statement, which replaced the annual return, was introduced from 30 June 2016 as part of a range of reforms. Just like the annual return, it’s an annual filing obligation for all UK…
How does a director or secretary Consent to Act?
Following the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 receiving royal assent, a new procedure for confirming “consent to act” when appointing directors and secretaries comes into force on 10th October 2015.…
What is a certificate of incorporation?
When Companies House approve an application to form a company, the law dictates that they must then provide a certificate of incorporation. The incorporation certificate is an important document which demonstrates that the company…
Companies House statistics highlight UK recovery
As the Office of National Statistics reports that UK economy grew an estimated 0.6% in the three months to June, there’s more good news for UK businesses tucked away in the newly published Companies House summary of company…
File your Annual Return the easy way
To guide you through the Annual Return process we’ve put together a series of articles including a simple introduction to the Annual Return , a checklist of what you must provide. and answers to your top ten Annual Return…
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