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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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Working in digital at Companies House

Posted by: Ross Maude - Director of Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT), Posted on: 21 March 2019 - Categories: Companies House transformation, Digital transformation, Working at Companies House
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Ross Maude talks about how our digital teams work in innovative ways to build new services.

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A company is like a rugby team

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 12 March 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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In the build up to the Six Nations Super Saturday, here's 6 tips for setting up your company.

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British Pie Week

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 6 March 2019 - Categories: Business stories
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For British Pie Week, we take a nostalgic look at family run businesses and advice on choosing your business structure.

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What does going into administration mean?

Posted by: Alex Dunton, Posted on: 27 February 2019 - Categories: Closing a company
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Find out how the administration process can rescue a viable business in our guest blog from Greenfield Recovery.

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7 duties of a company director

Posted by: Dr Roger Barker, Posted on: 21 February 2019 - Categories: Running a company, Starting a company

Find out your legal responsibilities as a company director, in our guest blog from the Institute of Directors.

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Symbols and characters in a company name

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 14 February 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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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.

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Choosing a company name, trading name or trade mark

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 12 February 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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Incorporating a company does not automatically protect the company name as a trade mark. Find out how to register and protect your business name.

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New year, new business

Posted by: Rachel McCoy, Posted on: 5 February 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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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.

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Helping your company to stay safe online

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 4 February 2019 - Categories: Running a company
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Find out what steps we've put in place on our digital services to protect your company from fraud.

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6 things your company can do on a snow day

Posted by: Esme Turner, Posted on: 1 February 2019 - Categories: Running a company
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If you're snowed in, here are 6 simple steps to keep up to date with Companies House.

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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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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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