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British Pie Week
For British Pie Week, we take a nostalgic look at family run businesses and advice on choosing your business structure.
Gary Townley - Senior communications manager
Senior communications manager at Companies House.
Symbols and characters in a company name
The heart symbol can be used for many types of decoration. But one thing it cannot be used for is a company name. Find out which characters, signs and symbols you can register.
Choosing a company name, trading name or trade mark
Incorporating a company does not automatically protect the company name as a trade mark. Find out how to register and protect your business name.
Helping your company to stay safe online
Find out what steps we've put in place on our digital services to protect your company from fraud.
Checking the public company record
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.
Apple Corps Limited
This month marks 50 years since the Beatles' iconic last live gig.
The cost to set up a limited company
Our payment methods have changed a lot over the years. But has the fee to incorporate a company?
How to avoid a late filing penalty
Some tips to make sure your company files accounts on time.
Industrial Strategy: one year on at Companies House
It's the anniversary of the UK's Industrial Strategy. Find out how we’re supporting the growth of start-ups and small businesses in the UK.
Confirmation statement: an important anniversary for your company
Every company must send us a confirmation statement each year. Find out more about our email reminders service, to make sure you do not miss this important date.