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Navigating the ECCT Act 2: the Registrar’s new powers

Published in News and opinion on November 20, 2023 by David Hill

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Act has given Companies House sweeping new powers of enforcement in the fight against money laundering, fraud and other economic crime. These powers are aimed at improving the…

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Tags: ECCTA, Companies House, company names, registered office address

Inform Direct product update – March 2023

Published in Inform Direct news on March 1, 2023 by Ben Robinson

In February we had three updates to the software! These included:…

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Tags: company names, invoices, news

How to change your company name

Published in Company records on April 30, 2021 by Jayne Challinor

Whether part of a re-branding exercise or simply to correct an error – it’s easy to change your company name. Indeed, according to Companies House almost 60,000 UK companies changed their name in the year to December 2020 and…

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Tags: Companies House, company names, company records

What is a trademark?

Published in Business management on December 24, 2018 by Philip Newman

A trademark is something that identifies the products or services of a specific business. It is, therefore, a valuable business asset that needs to be protected to prevent others trying to use it to sell their products and…

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Tags: company names, Trademarks

What are the rules on company names?

Published in Company formation on November 20, 2018 by Philip Newman

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…

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Tags: Company Formation, company formations, company names, incorporation

How to choose a great business name

Published in Company formation on October 31, 2018 by Johnathan Korchak

Choosing a business name can be one of the most exciting parts of setting up a new business and if you get it right, a real sense of pride.…

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Tags: company names, incorporation

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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

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