British Pie Week
For British Pie Week, we take a nostalgic look at family run businesses and advice on choosing your business structure.
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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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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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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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.
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