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Our new powers in action: tackling company cloning

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Our new powers in action: tackling company cloning

Read how we used our new powers to remove nearly 1,000 fraudulent restaurant company 'clones' from the register.

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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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When and how to file your annual accounts with Companies House

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 7 September 2021 - Categories: Running a company, Starting a company

Read our useful tips on how to file your accounts with Companies House, to help make sure you file correctly and on time. 

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Using the 'Find and update company information' service

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 3 September 2021 - Categories: Running a company

Our 'Find and update company information' service makes all of our public company data available free of charge. Find out how to search, access and update company details on the service.

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Your personal details on the Companies House register

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 25 August 2021 - Categories: Running a company, Starting a company

Find out what information is shown on the Companies House register.

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Restoring your company after voluntary strike off

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 17 August 2021 - Categories: Running a company

If your company has been voluntarily dissolved, you may be able to reinstate it. Find out how to apply to restore a company to the Companies House register.

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Closing your company and applying for voluntary strike off

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 10 August 2021 - Categories: Closing a company

Before applying for strike off, there are certain responsibilities you must consider. Find out how to close down your business properly and remove your company from the Companies House register.

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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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