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Do I need to use my Director’s Middle Name?
When appointing a limited company director Companies House request your director’s ‘Full forename(s)’ and ‘Surname’. If you wish you can withhold the middle name.
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How do I change a director's date of birth?
When it comes to a limited company’s director there’s quite a bit you can change online: Name, service address (official address), residential address, occupation, even the nationality. The date of birth however, is not so simple to update. After all, whilst all of the above can change, someone’s date of birth can’t. But what if you entered the incorrect date of birth when appointing a director?
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Where Can I Find My Company Registration Number?
If you’ve misplaced your company’s registration number there are a number of places that you can find it free of charge. Let’s take a look.
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Can a Company Change the SIC Code?
Yes it can. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is a five digit number that categorises a company’s nature of business. The code is chosen when a company is being registered. It is possible to complete a SIC code change when you file the company’s Confirmation Statement. A company can have up to four SIC […]
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How To Start Your Own Architecture Firm: A Practical Guide
The likes of Foster & Partners and BDP might dominate the industry press, but it’s actually thousands of sole practitioner and boutique studios dotted across the country that form the bedrock of the UK’s architectural profession.
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The Companies House Status Says My Company Is ‘Active’; What Does This Mean?
When you form a limited company your company is placed on the Companies House register (Companies House are the UK’s registrar of companies). In this post we’re going to look at the ‘Status’ field on the register and explain why your company may have an ‘Active’ status.
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Company Formation Process: What is a Section 243 Exemption?
The “Section 243 Exemption” is a term you will come across when appointing a limited company director via the AP01 form (online or through paper documentation). A 243 exemption means the proposed director’s residential address will not be disclosed to any credit reference agencies.
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Shareholders and Subscribers: What’s the difference?
A short one for you all today: What’s the difference between a shareholder and a subscriber? Well there’s not much difference at all. A shareholder is someone who owns shares in a limited company. They own the company along with other shareholders (if there are others).
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What You Need To Know Before Opening Your Coffee Shop
Move over, Starbucks! Independent coffee shops are back on the rise, and ready to challenge the big brand monopolies.
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Should You Be a Sole Trader or a Limited Company?
When it comes to going self-employed, one of the first big decisions you’ll need to make is whether you should set up as a sole trader or a limited company. Both structures have their pros and cons, of course, and you may even find that you’ll operate within either over the course of your business.