Company Formation Archives

A Guide to Your Company Authentication Code For Secure Filings

Published in Company records, Company formation on July 25, 2024 by Jayne Challinor

Your company authentication code is a 6 character alphanumeric code provided by Companies House when your company is formed. It acts as an electronic signature. It must be provided every time you wish to file electronic documents…

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Tags: authentication code, Company Formation, company records

Navigating the ECCT Act 3: Identity verification of directors and PSCs

Published in News and opinion on January 26, 2024 by David Hill

This article discusses one of the most significant changes to company law brought about by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA): mandatory identity verification for company directors and persons with…

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Tags: ECCTA, Company Formation, directors, PSCs

What is a right to manage (RTM) company?

Published in Company formation on April 14, 2023 by David Hill

The leaseholders in a block of flats have the right to form a company for the purpose of taking over management of their block from the freeholder (landlord). In doing so they will be exercising their right to manage (RTM).…

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Tags: limited by guarantee companies, Company Formation, limited company

What is an umbrella company?

Published in Company formation on December 5, 2022 by David Hill

Whenever a contractor considers approaching a client or agency for work, they face a dilemma over how best to get paid. UK tax laws tend to push them into choosing between two options: …

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Tags: Company Formation, limited company, tax

What is a holding company?

Published in Company formation on September 27, 2022 by David Hill

This article explains what a holding company is and what the reasons are for using one.…

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Tags: Company Formation, company owners, company types

What is Companies House?

Published in Company records on July 27, 2022 by David Hill

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Tags: Companies House, Company Formation, company records

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