How Companies House works and why it was so easy to lie to
For 180 years the UK company registrar recorded whatever it was told without checking, and the identity-verification regime now rolling out…
Marcus Vale
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#Companies House
Stories tagged “Companies House”.
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Reading a set of company accounts when you are not an accountant
Companies House filings are free, public and more revealing than most people realise, if you know which four things to check first.
Marcus Vale
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What UK Business Lenders Actually Check Before Approving a Loan
From Companies House records to bank statement analysis, here is what lenders scrutinise before approving a business loan for a UK limited…
Marcus Vale
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How to Start a Business in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting a UK business comes down to a clear sequence: pick a structure, register correctly, sort tax and a bank account, and get the…
Marcus Vale
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Your First Financial Year-End: A New Company Checklist
A new UK company's first financial year-end brings several obligations at once. Here is a plain-English checklist covering annual accounts…
Marcus Vale
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How to Register a Limited Company in the UK
Registering a limited company with Companies House is quick and inexpensive. Here is the step-by-step process — directors, shareholders…
Marcus Vale
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What Is Share Capital? A Simple Guide
Share capital is the money a company raises by issuing shares to its owners. Here is what it means, how shares and allotments work, and…
Marcus Vale
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Company Directors and the Registered Office: UK Basics
Every UK company needs at least one director and a registered office. Here is what directors are responsible for, what the registered…
Liam Chen
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How to Set Up a UK Limited Company in 2026: Documents, Costs and Timeline
A complete step-by-step guide to incorporating a UK limited company in 2026 — covering the documents you need, Companies House fees…
Marcus Obi
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Setting Up a Limited Company in the UK in 2026: The Complete Guide
From Companies House registration to corporation tax, navigating the process of forming a limited company in the UK has never been more…
James Whitfield
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How to Start a Business in the UK in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting a business in the UK involves navigating registration, tax, legal and practical requirements. Here is what you actually need to…
Marcus Vale
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What Is an LLP? Limited Liability Partnerships Explained
A limited liability partnership combines the flexibility of a partnership with the limited liability of a company. This UK guide explains…
Marcus Vale
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What Is a Community Interest Company (CIC)?
A community interest company is a type of limited company designed for social enterprises that trade for a community benefit rather than…
Marcus Vale
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What Is a Dormant Company?
A dormant company is one that is not trading and has no significant accounting transactions. This guide explains what dormant means to…
Marcus Vale
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What Is a Confirmation Statement?
A confirmation statement is an annual filing that confirms your company details held at Companies House are correct. This guide explains…
Marcus Vale
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