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Your company formation checklist for UK Businesses

Published in Company formation on August 20, 2024 by Jayne Challinor

Forming a company is no longer a time consuming or complicated task. At Inform Direct, we’ve streamlined company formation, creating a simple step by step online process that allows you to enter all your company details very…

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Tags: addresses, company officers, company records, incorporation

Understanding the Certificate of Good Standing for UK companies

Published in Company records on August 9, 2024 by Henry Catchpole

A Certificate of Good Standing is used to prove that a company is incorporated and authorised to conduct business in a specific jurisdiction. It is also known as a ‘Certificate of Authorisation’ or ‘Certificate of…

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Tags: certificate of good standing, Companies House, company records, incorporation

What is a certificate of incorporation?

Published in Company formation on May 9, 2024 by Johnathan Korchak

As the Registrar in the UK, Companies House must approve every valid application to form a company. The law says it must then provide a certificate of incorporation, which is an important document. The incorporation certificate…

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Tags: certificates, Companies House, company records, incorporation

What is a company limited by guarantee?

Published in Business management on September 25, 2023 by Johnathan Korchak

A company limited by guarantee is a not-for-profit business set up to serve social, charitable, community-based or other non-commercial objectives. Rather than distribute profits to members, guarantee companies typically retain…

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Tags: company types, guarantee, incorporation

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What is a limited company?

Published in Company formation on April 14, 2023 by Johnathan Korchak

A limited company is a form of business which is legally separate from its owners (typically shareholders) and those appointed to run it (directors). Its defining characteristic is limited liability, which we explain below.…

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Tags: business types, incorporation, limited company

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What is a company registration number (CRN)?

Published in Company records on August 16, 2022 by Johnathan Korchak

A CRN (company registration number) is a unique code that Companies House uses to help it quickly and correctly identify a company. A CRN is assigned upon incorporation, which means that limited companies and LLPs (limited…

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Tags: Companies House, company records, incorporation

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