register of members
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is now law and will have significant impact on how companies interact with Companies House. Here we give a summary of how it will most directly affect the running of…
Shareholder vs. member: what’s the difference?
The words ‘shareholders’ and ‘members’ of a limited company are often used interchangeably, and in many cases that’s fine. Both terms refer to individuals or entities with a financial and/or legal interest in the…
What is a company’s register of members?
Every company must maintain certain statutory registers, and the register of members is one of the most important. It is a record of who owns the company and stands to benefit from its activities. As such it is vital to keep it…
(Another) Inform Direct product update – January 2020
Following feedback from our users and our own review we have made some enhancements to our online company registers to make them even better.…
Admitting a new member of a company limited by guarantee
Many companies limited by guarantee, particularly clubs and similar associations, will regularly receive applications and accept new members. In other companies, like property management companies for small blocks of flats,…
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