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Celebrating 10 years of open access to Companies House data

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Celebrating 10 years of open access to Companies House data

In June 2015, Companies House launched the free Find and update company information service on GOV.UK. Read more about how this increased corporate transparency and supported economic growth.

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How Companies House is committed to workplace wellbeing

Posted by: Ellis Davies - Digital Engagement Lead, Posted on: 9 January 2020 - Categories: Working at Companies House
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Find out how Companies House is encouraging and supporting staff to kickstart a healthy 2020.

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Attending the 2019 Festival of Enterprise

Posted by: Oceanne Esparcieux - Interaction designer, Posted on: 23 December 2019 - Categories: Digital transformation, User research
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Oceanne talks about representing Companies House at the event that helps small and prospective company owners grow their businesses.

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Tackling loneliness at Christmas

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 20 December 2019 - Categories: Working at Companies House
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The feeling of loneliness can be especially challenging over the festive period. With help from mental health charity Mind, we’ve put together some tips to help you cope this Christmas.

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Being 16: the minimum age of a company director

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 12 December 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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If you’re thinking about becoming a director, do not overlook the responsibilities that company directorship brings. Here we talk about running a company and take a look at what else you can do when you turn 16.

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Protecting your company from unauthorised filings

Posted by: Ellis Davies - Digital Engagement Lead, Posted on: 5 December 2019 - Categories: Running a company, Starting a company
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When it comes to the security of your company, it’s important to be proactive. Find out how you can safeguard your company against false filings.

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Using your company authentication code to file online

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 25 November 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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It's easier and faster to file online. For all online filings, you’ll need your company authentication code. Here are some tips on how to use your code, and how to keep it safe.

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File your accounts on time this Christmas

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 21 November 2019 - Categories: Running a company
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December is a peak filing period for Companies House. It’s worth planning ahead this Christmas to help make sure you file your accounts on time.

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How to prepare for the death of a director

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 14 November 2019 - Categories: Closing a company, Running a company
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There are some things we must do before we die. Find out what needs to be carried out after a company director passes away.

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How Hull City Council is supporting its young entrepreneurs

Posted by: Charles Cracknell - Hull Enterprise Service, Posted on: 5 November 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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Charles Cracknell of Hull City Council explains how the Hull Youth Enterprise Service is encouraging young people to become more enterprising, helping them to develop their ideas and skills.

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Helping our colleagues develop through our mentoring network

Posted by: Nicola Williams - Coordinator for People Transformation, Coaching and Mentoring Lead, Posted on: 4 November 2019 - Categories: Working at Companies House
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Find out how we set up our mentoring network to share knowledge, break down silos and encourage networking opportunities across our organisation.

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About Companies House blog

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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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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