company officers
In the past, UK companies were forbidden from lending to their directors. Judicial penalties were the outcome if this rule was broken. The Companies Act 2006 removed the ban on company loans to directors, and section 197(1)(a)…
What is an Alternate Director?
This article explains in simple terms what an alternate director is, what powers they have and how they are appointed.…
Does my company need a company secretary?
Since 6 April 2008 limited companies have no longer been required to appoint a company secretary. However, even though appointing a company secretary is no longer compulsory for limited companies, many still choose to.…
What are a company director’s duties?
What are the duties and responsibilities of a company director? Here we investigate what the Companies Act says a director should bear in mind when exercising their duty.…
How to correct a date of birth at Companies House
A date of birth must be provided to Companies House for all directors, persons of significant control (PSCs) and LLP members whether they join a company on incorporation or later.…
Inform Direct product update – January 2022
As I’m sure you’ve noticed, we’ve been adding the ability to lookup and reuse existing addresses and person records to different processes over the prior months:…
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