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Why identity verification is good for business

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Why identity verification is good for business

Anyone setting up, running, owning or controlling a company in the UK will need to verify their identity to prove they are who they claim to be. Find out why this is good for business.

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Accessibility: adapting online services to meet your needs

Posted by: James Francis - Lead Interaction Designer, Posted on: 18 November 2021 - Categories: Digital transformation

Our Lead Interaction Designer, James Francis, gives advice on how to adapt your technology to best suit your needs.

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Certificates and certified document copies from Companies House

Posted by: Rachel Cooper - Service Manager, Get Company Information Service, Posted on: 27 October 2021 - Categories: Running a company

Find out how to order a certified document from Companies House.

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Choosing a standard industrial classification (SIC) code for your company

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 12 October 2021 - Categories: Starting a company

Discover why we use standard industrial classification (SIC) codes, how to choose your code and what to do if you need to change it.

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Embedding the Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) at Companies House

Posted by: Lynn Cooper - Registrar of Companies for Northern Ireland, Posted on: 6 October 2021 - Categories: Companies House transformation, Working at Companies House

Lynn Cooper explains what we’re doing to embed the Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) at Companies House and highlights the benefits the profession can offer.

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How to choose or change your company’s registered office address

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 5 October 2021 - Categories: Running a company, Starting a company

Advice on what to consider when choosing your company's registered office and how to let Companies House know if your address changes.

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Understanding how to measure business health as a company director

Posted by: Keith Tully - Partner at Real Business Rescue, Posted on: 30 September 2021 - Categories: Running a company

Our guest blog post discusses your responsibilities as a company director and how to measure the financial health of your business.

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Inclusive content design: the way we write is important

Posted by: Ellis Davies - Digital Engagement Lead, Posted on: 29 September 2021 - Categories: Companies House transformation, Digital transformation

As we celebrate National Inclusion Week, Ellis Davies explains why it's important to use inclusive language when designing content.

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A conversation about the responsibilities of a company director

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager and Harry Birmingham - General Counsel and Company Secretary at Sparqa Legal, Posted on: 21 September 2021 - Categories: Running a company, Starting a company

We discuss the duties of being a company director with Harry Birmingham from Sparqa Legal.

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My work experience placement at Companies House

Posted by: Hannah Williams - Operational Support Officer, Posted on: 17 September 2021 - Categories: Working at Companies House

Hannah joined Companies House on an 8-week work experience course through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Now, she’s secured herself a full-time position. Find out more about her journey so far.

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How to avoid a late filing penalty

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 14 September 2021 - Categories: Running a company

If you submit your accounts late, the law imposes an automatic penalty. Here we discuss what late filing penalties are and how you can avoid them.

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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.

All information is accurate at the time of publishing. For the latest information and guidance, visit our guidance pages on GOV.UK.

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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.

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