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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    What is the Last Members List?

    If you take a look at the Companies House webcheck you may notice a field dedicated to the “Last Members List” and then a date. So what does this mean? 

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    Shelf Companies

    We’ve given our “Ready Made Companies” page a fresh lick of paint, so fresh in fact that they’re now known as “Shelf Companies”. The new page displays available limited companies by the year that they were formed in. If you’re interested in purchasing a shelf company, here’s how the process works: • Select “Buy Now” […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    What are Companies House eReminders and how do you set them up?

    Companies House eReminders are an email notification system that let you know when a company’s annual return and annual account due date is approaching. 

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    How does a Limited Company get a Unique Tax Reference?

    Once a limited company has been formed, Companies House will notify HMRC of the company’s incorporation. 

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    What are Credit Check Reports?

    Our Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond company formation packages all include “20 Credit Check Reports”. So what are these? A company credit check report is a document that details background information on a company’s financial situation (as well as providing general company information). It does this by providing the following information: • Credit Rating • […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    Post Company Formation: Your Account; Email Address

    For payments and renewals to run smoothly it’s important that you sign up with a valid email address. Without this, important emails can’t be sent which could cause disruption to your service. To update an incorrect or outdated email address simply: Login > select “My Details” > enter the correct/new email address > select “Save” […]

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  • December 4, 2023 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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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    How to appoint a Secretary to your Limited Company

    The company secretary is now an optional appointment. However, if you would like to appoint one, here’s how to do it: If your company is on our company admin portal: Login > “My Companies” > Click on your company name > “Appoint New Secretary” > Enter the relevant information and select “Continue” The request is […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    The Certificate of Incorporation: Your Company’s Birth Certificate

    The Certificate of Incorporation is a Companies House document that details the...

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    Is there a late filing fee for Annual Returns?

    No. Companies House do not impose a late filing fee if the annual return (AR01) is filed after the deadline. However, if a return is not filed at all Companies House may prosecute the company and its officers as well as strike the company from the register. It’s worth noting that there is a penalty […]

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