Inform Direct product update – May 2024
We have been making many improvements to help automate the process of getting a company’s confirmation statement filed:…
dormant companies
Why have a dormant company?
The vast majority of companies actively trade. However, there are also over 500,000 dormant companies registered with Companies House. Dormant companies benefit from reduced administrative requirements: in particular, they don’t…
What is a dormant company?
Your company may be considered dormant if it is not currently carrying out any business and it does not have any other sources of income, including investment income. This article explains what to do and what to avoid doing in…
How to make your trading company dormant
Some companies are dormant from when they’re first formed. A lot of companies, however, will actively carry out a business for a while but then cease trading – at least for a period. These trading companies may be eligible to…
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.…
Product update – November 2014
Over the last 6 months the Inform Direct team have been working hard on great new features for our acclaimed company secretarial software. Here’s some of our favourite additions to make life easier for businesses and…
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
