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.
Fraud: what Companies House can and cannot do
Please note that this blog post was originally published in 2016. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act has since given Companies House the power to play a more significant role in tackling economic crime and supporting economic growth. Find …
Online vs paper filing: your FAQs answered
This blog post was originally published in 2016. Visit our guidance page for the latest information on this topic. When I’m out of the office and talking to various professions and businesses, I regularly ask “what are the barriers in …
Our register: advice on protecting your personal information
Here at Companies House we try to make registering a company a simple and quick process. In return for limited liability the Companies Act 2006 requires companies to be transparent about certain aspects of their business. Who owns shares in …
A guide to accounting reference dates and periods
This blog post was originally published in 2015. Visit our guidance page for the latest information on this topic. A question that we’re often asked is, “What date should my accounts be made up to?” It’s a very important question, …
My government placement in Africa
It was my privilege to have represented Wales and Companies House on a 2 month management placement in Lesotho, Africa, alongside 3 other Welsh colleagues. The objective was to place us with a variety of local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to …
Tips on incorporating a company at Companies House
There are lots of things you need to think about when starting a business. Many of the crucial elements of getting a business off the ground involves structured processes and planning, which can often be hard to get your head …
Using a 'wind tunnel' for software development
...you may know, wind tunnels are used to determine ways to reduce the power required to move a vehicle at a given speed. In such studies, the interaction between the...
An introduction to the new extractives service
My name is Kurt Baird, I'm a systems analyst at Companies House. My main role is to gather business and technical requirements from our stakeholders for projects.
Corporate social responsibility at Companies House
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...be back in work if it were not for the time of all those who had helped fundraise, supported events, volunteered at the hospital, and gave their time to cancer...
The Small Business Enterprise and Employment Act (SBEEA) is here
My name is Meryl Jones and I'm the Product Owner for the Small Business Enterprise and Employment Act (SBEEA) project at Companies House.
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