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Improving the accuracy of the Companies House register
https://companieshouse.blog.gov.uk/2024/02/14/improving-the-accuracy-of-the-companies-house-register/ The Economic...
Get ready for changes to UK company law
https://companieshouse.blog.gov.uk/2024/01/22/get-ready-for-changes-to-uk-company-law/ The Economic Crime and...
Filing dormant company accounts with Companies House
All limited companies, whether they trade or not, must deliver annual accounts and a confirmation statement to...
How to use and protect your company authentication code
One of the most important pieces of information you will be sent after you have incorporated your company is your...
How to avoid a late filing penalty
High on the list of enquiries that our contact centre receives, are questions about late filing penalties. What are...
When and how to file your annual accounts with Companies House
A company must file accounts every year. Company accounts are documents prepared at the end of a financial year which...
Filing accounts for your dormant company
It’s at this time of year that a number of native species enter hibernation. These include some small mammals, such as...
Using your company authentication code to file online
The authentication code is a 6 digit alphanumeric code issued to each company. The code is used to authorise...
File your accounts on time this Christmas
This blog is likely to cause some controversy and it'll be interesting to hear your views. So, I’ll throw it out...
Filing your full accounts
It seems a very simple concept. Take some eggs, flour, sugar and margarine. Mix and pour into a baking tin. Bake for...
How to protect your company from fraud and scams
Setting up a company is extremely busy. There’s a lot to do - new processes, account filings, tax and much more. It’s...
What to consider when incorporating a new business
No matter the business, no matter the sector, no matter the budget, every entrepreneur has one consideration they must...
4 ways to grow your small business
Starting a business is an exciting time but working out how to develop it further once you’re up and running can be...
New webinars to help company directors
First, the good news. Running your own company can be exciting. Now for the catch – it can also be challenging. Once...
How Hull City Council is supporting its young entrepreneurs
In general, my role is growing and supporting the development of the City of Hull’s entrepreneurial culture, working...
Starting a business does not have to be scary
With Halloween just around the corner, people across the UK are starting to get into the 'Spooktober' mood. Whether...
How young entrepreneurs in London can get free business support
If you think of a library, the first image that springs to mind might be rows of dusty books or old leather chairs....
Choosing a company name
Choosing a name for your business is a very important task. And more important if you decide to set up as a limited...
How NEF FastTrack is helping the UK’s next generation of entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are the driving force of change in our world. They create and build entities that bring a level of...