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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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Changes to Companies House WebFiling Access: Everything You Need to Know
From 13 October 2025, you’ll need to use GOV.UK One Login to access your Companies House WebFiling account.
This change is part of a wider government move towards a single sign-in system that’s easier, safer, and more consistent across services.
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What Government Grants Are Currently Available to Small Businesses?
If you’re planning to launch your own business, there’s no harm in asking for help. There are hundreds of government-run grants available to British entrepreneurs who want to lower their start-up costs, invest in innovation, and achieve much faster growth.
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Company Formation MadeSimple awarded Feefo Gold Trusted Merchant Accreditation
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the Gold Trusted Merchant Accreditation by Feefo. Who are Feefo? They are a ‘Global ratings and reviews provider’. After a customer has successfully formed a limited company with our services, they are invited to rate our system as one of the following: Excellent Good Poor Bad […]
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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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How Can I Make My Company Dormant?
You’ve found a company name you like and so naturally you want to prevent anyone else from taking it before you’re ready to get your business up and running. This brings us to one of the most common queries we receive on customer service; “How can I make my company dormant?”
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How To Step Up Your Productivity Game Using Day Offices
Working from home has been a reality for small business owners long before the pandemic, however, at times it can be detrimental to productivity. It’s good practice to change your location when you feel burnt out or unproductive, sometimes a new environment can boost your work.
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Should I Use My Home Address as my Registered Office Address?
This blog will examine using your home address for your registered office address, highlighting the issues which arise.