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What is the Difference Between Dissolution and Liquidation?
In this guide, we’ll break down dissolution v liquidation, explaining when each process is applicable, how they work and what business owners need to consider.
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Can I Use a PO Box as a Registered Office Address?
This guide will explore whether or not a company can use a P.O. Box for its business address, as well as what other options are available as a registered office. We’ll also go over a few regulatory requirements for a registered office address in the UK.
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How Do I… Change my Company Secretary?
Updated on 18/08/2014 A UK Limited Company can have multiple secretaries, although having a company secretary is no longer a legal requirement. To appoint a new secretary after the company has been formed, you can submit an AP03 form to Companies House. To resign a secretary after the company has been formed, you can submit […]
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What is… A Certificate of Incorporation?
The Certificate of Incorporation is the main document which states your limited company is in existence.
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Limited Company Name- Restricted Word: International
Last Updated: 20/08/2014 When choosing a name for your limited company it’s important you are aware of the Companies House “Restricted Words” list. In order to form a company with any of these words, certain criteria must be met; the criteria differ depending on the word.
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A Tale of 2 Codes: Security Code; Authentication Code
There seems to be some confusion surrounding Companies House web-filing. In particular, the difference between the security code and the authentication code.
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I’ve Spelt My Shareholders Name Wrong! What Shall I Do?
Last Updated: 08/09/2014 Oh dear. Unlike a director or secretary appointment, an incorrect spelling for a shareholder can’t be changed with the CH01/CH03 (change of director/secretary details) form. The only way to rectify this is the following 2-step process: 1) Transfer of Shares: To transfer the share/s held by the existing shareholder (incorrect name) to the new […]
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Getting the Stationery Right: Partnerships
In designing the stationery of a Partnership, you must consider the legal requirements detailed below: Partnerships are required to state on letters, orders, invoices, and receipts, and to display on the premises, the names of all partners together with the principal office of the partnership.
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I’ve Appointed a New Director for My Limited Company but Have Entered the Incorrect Date of Birth (DOB)! What Shall I Do?
Last Updated: 09/09/2014 Please note the following is for the appointment of a director once a company has been formed. A post dealing with the same situation but at incorporation shall be posted within the next few weeks. To correct the date of birth for your director follow these steps: 1. Complete a new AP01 […]
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Forming Your Limited Company – Uploading Additional Documents
Last Updated: 08/09/2014 When forming your Limited Company with us, it’s possible that you have to upload extra company documents before submission to Companies House. These could be your own memorandum and articles (although we do provide standard memorandum and articles for you to use) or supporting documents because your company contains a reserved word. […]