Our new powers in action: tackling company cloning
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.
What does going into administration mean?
Find out how the administration process can rescue a viable business in our guest blog from Greenfield Recovery.
7 duties of a company director
Find out your legal responsibilities as a company director, in our guest blog from the Institute of Directors.
Symbols and characters in a company name
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Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on:
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Starting a company
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
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Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on:
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Starting a company
Incorporating a company does not automatically protect the company name as a trade mark. Find out how to register and protect your business name.
New year, new business
2019 is the Year of the Pig. If you're thinking about starting your own business, don't jump into it with both trotters. Find out which company type you should choose and how to set up.
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.
6 things your company can do on a snow day
If you're snowed in, here are 6 simple steps to keep up to date with Companies House.
What is a company voluntary arrangement (CVA)?
A CVA can give a viable business the chance of recovery. Our guest blog from Greenfield Recovery explains the benefits of this insolvency procedure.
Checking the public company record
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Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on:
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Digital transformation
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.
Putting our people first
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Dan Ellis, Posted on:
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Companies House transformation, Working at Companies House
Find out what we've done to support our colleagues and how we've been recognised for our staff engagement and wellbeing.
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