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What Is a Principal Place of Business? | Companies MadeSimple
Learn what a principal place of business is, how it differs from a registered office, and why it’s important for UK companies.
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How to Change your Company Address | Companies MadeSimple
This article explains when you might need to change your address, how to do it using the AD01 form, and what else you need to update to keep your business compliant and professional. Companies MadeSimple can assist with changing addresses and registered office updates to make the process even simpler.
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Business Forms: Shareholders Agreement
This Shareholder Agreement is a short form document which creates a contractual relationship between the shareholders of a private limited company.
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What is the Government Gateway? | Companies MadeSimple
Discover what the Government Gateway is, why you might need a Government Gateway account and how to get started for HMRC services in the UK.
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What Is a Tax Identification Number (TIN) | Companies MadeSimple
Understand what a Tax Identification Number (TIN) is in the UK, who gets one, and how to find it, including UTR, NINO, CRN, and VAT numbers.
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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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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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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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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 […]