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About Tom Richardson

Tom Richardson

About Tom Richardson

Tom is our resident company formation expert. He has been writing about small businesses and how to set them up for 14 years and counting. With two degrees in business management, you can trust Tom's expert advice. Find his published articles here on all things company formation. When he's not writing you can find Tom training for a marathon, he also enjoys a good beer in a pub, films and football, though not necessarily in that order.

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  • July 10, 2026 by Tom Richardson

    Startup Story with Christian from Little Futures

    You never know when inspiration is going to strike. In the latest of our series of interviews with entrepreneurs, we speak with Christian Sellars, the co-founder of Little Futures. Christian saw a gap in the market when he noticed the amount of waste that was occurring in the gifting industry. Take a read, get inspired!

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  • October 18, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    Where Can I Find My Company Registration Number?

    If you’ve misplaced your company’s registration number there are a number of places that you can find it free of charge. Let’s take a look.

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  • July 23, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    My Limited Company is Dormant. Who do I tell?

    Last Updated: 12/09/2014 If you have formed a Limited Company with the intention of keeping the company dormant, there are a few steps you need to adhere to in order to ensure dormant status (other than not trade of course).

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  • August 8, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    I need to give my Limited Company shares to someone else

    Moving shares in a company from one person to another is a two-step process: 1. The person who is losing the shares must complete and sign a Stock Transfer Form (a template is available to download from the “Statutory Forms” area of your account). This details how many shares are being transferred and who they’re […]

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  • October 22, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    Startup Story with Latif Baluch and Ramy Al Kadhi from Calio

    In the age of social media, putting aside real time for friends can feel a little, well, old-fashioned. Latif Baluch and Ramy Al Kadhi want to change this with Calio, an all-encompassing calendar app for your phone that makes organising get-togethers simple (we’re always big fans of that). We caught up with the guys last month […]

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  • October 23, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    Startup Story with Wholefood Heaven

    Wholefood Heaven are David and Charlotte Bailey, a husband-wife team who are cooking up a storm with their healthy street food. We first became aware of them thanks to their pitch at Whitecross Street Market, where their souped-up van consistently attracts the largest queue. And it’s easy to see why. Their now legendary Buddha Bowl is super delicious […]

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  • May 14, 2026 by Tom Richardson

    How can I change my SIC code (Standard Industrial Classification code)?

    The SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) code is a 5-digit code that defines the industry or industries that your limited company is operating in. It used to be that you first selected an SIC code when filing a confirmation statement, but now entrepreneurs-to-be must provide a code when registering a limited company. This is likely to […]

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  • October 14, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    How do I change a shareholder’s personal information?

    Changing your shareholder information is not quite as simple as changing director information (where an online CH01 form can be filed in a matter of seconds) – but it’s still quite simple. In this post we’ll look at how you can do this.

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  • October 23, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    Can I change my Companies House WebFiling Authentication Code?

    Yes, you can. The Companies House WebFiling Authentication Code is a 6 alphanumeric code that Companies House provide upon company registration (if we registered your company, you can find this by logging in and then clicking on your company name). This is the code that enables you to carry out online filing for your company, […]

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  • October 14, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    How To Prepare Your Business for the Unexpected

    “Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.” It’s a saying we’ve all heard at one time or another, and depending on your disposition, it either sounds terribly pessimistic or fairly even-handed. 

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