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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. […]
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I’ve lost my Company Authentication Code! What shall I do?
Well first off, ask us if we have it. We hold authentication codes for all the limited companies that we form! However, here is what to do if you don't.
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Your Limited Company Dashboard: Statutory Forms
Everyone who forms a Limited Company with Companies Made Simple gains access to their own online admin portal. The homepage of the admin portal is the “Dashboard”.
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Company Dissolution: The 3 Month Name Change Rule
If you intend to dissolve your Limited Company but have changed the name of the company within the last three months, Companies House will not accept the dissolution. Our blog tells you what to do next.
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Your Statutory Forms: The J30 Stock Transfer Form
Last Updated: 12/09/2014 You can now download a copy of the J30 Stock Transfer Form from your dashboard on our site. Simply login at Companies Made Simple!
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The Company Formation Process: Officer Security Questions
We ask three “Security Questions” when appointing a Director, Secretary or Shareholder. This is on top of the standard officer information we require.