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How to Register a Dormant Company
This blog will guide you through the process of registering a dormant company, covering all the steps, legal requirements and ongoing obligations you will face as a dormant company owner.
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How To Protect Your Business Name
Your business’ branding begins with your name, so it is imperative to protect your company’s name. A protected name means that no other business can poach your name and you don’t incur the cost of a rebrand in case you lose your business name later down the line. There are a few ways to secure […]
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What's the Difference Between a Correspondence Address & Residential Address?
This blog will answer key questions such as; what is a residential address and what is a correspondence address. It will also look at the key differences between the two terms.
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What Is a ‘Certificate of Good Standing’ and How Do I Get One?
A Certificate of Good Standing is a confirmation of your company’s ‘Good Standing’ from Companies House, the UK’s registrar of companies.
However, what does a ‘Certificate of Good Standing’ mean? How do you obtain one and why may you need one? Read on to get your answers to these key questions.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Forming a Limited Company.
There are a few things you need to prepare before you form your limited company. Use our step-by-step guide to make sure you haven’t missed anything.
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What Happens if I Miss My Confirmation Statement or Annual Accounts Deadline?
All limited need to file a Confirmation Statement and Annual Accounts on a yearly basis. Even if they’ve never traded. But what happens if you miss the deadline? In this blog post we look at the implications of filing your Confirmation Statement or Annual Account late (or failure to file at all).
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Limited by Guarantee: 7 Key Questions Answered for Charities and Non-Profits
We're here to answer seven common(ish) questions about the Limited by Guarantee (LBG) company structure – a structure commonly favoured by charities and non-profits.
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What is a limited company subscriber?
So you know what a director is (the person who runs the company), what a shareholder is (the person who owns the company), what a person with significant control is (the person who really owns the company) and what a secretary is (the person who takes care of the company admin
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What is a SIC Code?
When preparing an annual return for your limited company you will be asked for your company SIC Code(s). A SIC Code (UK Standard Industrial Classification Code) is simply a five-digit number that classifies your company’s principal business activity.
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How can a Registered Office Service keep your home address private?
The company formation arena is one that’s full of jargon. Here at Companies MadeSimple we like to explain what some of these key company terms mean and look at how you can benefit from understanding the details.