Company Formation
There are many benefits to forming companies through Inform Direct rather than at Companies House, or elsewhere.…
What are the rules on company names?
Company names are important as they identify the company and it products and services. Generally, you should be able to use your chosen company name for your company or limited liability partnership (LLP). However, there are…
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks
As part of incorporating a company through Inform Direct some checks must be completed on the individual forming the company. To see why these are required please read our article on What checks must be performed to form a…
Set SAIL for somewhere to keep statutory records
The purpose of a SAIL (otherwise known as a Single Alternative Inspection Location or SAIL address) is for the company to use an address other than the registered office address where certain of the company’s statutory…
How do I tell HMRC my new company is dormant?
This article explains the process of registering a new company as dormant. We also provide a free template letter that can be used to inform HMRC of the new company’s dormant status.…
Election 2017 – Company Growth by Constituency
We’ve analysed Companies House data of company formations in the last Parliament. We’ve segmented formations by parliamentary constituency, so we’re able to see the net increase in the number of companies that…
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