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New year, new business

Posted by: Rachel McCoy, Posted on: 5 February 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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2019 is the Year of the Pig. If you're thinking about starting your own business, don't jump into it with both trotters. Find out which company type you should choose and how to set up.

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Helping your company to stay safe online

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 4 February 2019 - Categories: Running a company
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Find out what steps we've put in place on our digital services to protect your company from fraud.

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6 things your company can do on a snow day

Posted by: Esme Turner, Posted on: 1 February 2019 - Categories: Running a company
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If you're snowed in, here are 6 simple steps to keep up to date with Companies House.

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What is a company voluntary arrangement (CVA)?

Posted by: Alex Dunton, Posted on: 31 January 2019 - Categories: Closing a company, Running a company
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A CVA can give a viable business the chance of recovery. Our guest blog from Greenfield Recovery explains the benefits of this insolvency procedure.

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Checking the public company record

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 29 January 2019 - Categories: Digital transformation
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In business, it's good to know who you're working with. You can check the details and filing history of a company on our free online service, where more than 2.2 billion searches are made each year.

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Putting our people first

Posted by: Dan Ellis, Posted on: 25 January 2019 - Categories: Companies House transformation, Working at Companies House
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Find out what we've done to support our colleagues and how we've been recognised for our staff engagement and wellbeing.

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Apple Corps Limited

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 24 January 2019 - Categories: Business stories, Historic records
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This month marks 50 years since the Beatles' iconic last live gig.

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Companies House official statistics: your feedback

Posted by: Gemma Hendy, Posted on: 17 January 2019 - Categories: Digital transformation
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We've now published our consultation response. Here's what you told us about our official statistics.

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The cost to set up a limited company

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 15 January 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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Our payment methods have changed a lot over the years. But has the fee to incorporate a company?

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We use our blog to talk about the work we’re doing, offering tips and advice on starting, running and closing a company. We also share the latest developments on the changes to UK company law.

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Changes to UK company law

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act has given Companies House the power to play a more significant role in tackling economic crime and supporting economic growth.

Find out how this affects you and your company.

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See Companies House vacancies on Civil Service Jobs.

Visit our careers hub to find tips and advice on applying for jobs at Companies House.

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