Successfully register a company with Companies House
Read our guide to avoid having your company incorporation application rejected.
Starting a company
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Business Support Helpline
To celebrate Small Business Saturday, our friends at the Business Support Helpline have put together 5 top tips for supporting businesses.
Companies House seminars for first time directors
Find out why attending one of our seminars is a must if you’re a new director, and sign yourself up to attend the next one.
Our register: advice on protecting your personal information
Here at Companies House we try to make registering a company a simple and quick process. In return for limited liability the Companies Act 2006 requires companies to be transparent about certain aspects of their business. Who owns shares in …
A guide to accounting reference dates and periods
This blog post was originally published in 2015. Visit our guidance page for the latest information on this topic. A question that we’re often asked is, “What date should my accounts be made up to?” It’s a very important question, …
Tips on incorporating a company at Companies House
There are lots of things you need to think about when starting a business. Many of the crucial elements of getting a business off the ground involves structured processes and planning, which can often be hard to get your head …
The Small Business Enterprise and Employment Act (SBEEA) is here
My name is Meryl Jones and I'm the Product Owner for the Small Business Enterprise and Employment Act (SBEEA) project at Companies House.
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