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The Certificate of Incorporation is the main document which states your limited company is in existence.
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Registering Your Company Name: Spot the Difference
It’s always a disappointment if your application for a limited company is rejected by Companies House. You rack your brains as to what could possibly have gone wrong.
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Limited Company Name- Restricted Word: International
Last Updated: 20/08/2014 When choosing a name for your limited company it’s important you are aware of the Companies House “Restricted Words” list. In order to form a company with any of these words, certain criteria must be met; the criteria differ depending on the word.
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A Tale of 2 Codes: Security Code; Authentication Code
There seems to be some confusion surrounding Companies House web-filing. In particular, the difference between the security code and the authentication code.
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How to Register for Companies House WebFiling
Once you have completed the company formation process with us your company is automatically registered for Companies House WebFiling. You, however, are not yet registered for WebFiling.
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I’m registered for PROOF but I no longer have access to my registered office. What do I do?
A few weeks ago we blogged about PROOF, the Companies House fraud protection service. In short PROOF means that everything for your company must be filed online. Companies House stop accepting paper forms for your company. Therefore, if your company is signed up for PROOF, having access to your registered office is […]
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UK Limited Company Registered Office – England, Scotland, Northern Ireland & Wales
Last Updated: 05/09/2014 There are some limitations on a UK limited company’s registered office regarding changes to the address. If a company is formed with a registered office in England, all future registered offices must be based in either England or Wales. This is the same for a company formed in Wales. A company formed […]
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Are the Shares in My Limited Company Paid or Unpaid?
As a director, shareholder or secretary of a limited company, there are times when you will be asked if the shares within the company are paid or unpaid.
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I’ve Spelt My Shareholders Name Wrong! What Shall I Do?
Last Updated: 08/09/2014 Oh dear. Unlike a director or secretary appointment, an incorrect spelling for a shareholder can’t be changed with the CH01/CH03 (change of director/secretary details) form. The only way to rectify this is the following 2-step process: 1) Transfer of Shares: To transfer the share/s held by the existing shareholder (incorrect name) to the new […]
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Getting the Stationery Right: Partnerships
In designing the stationery of a Partnership, you must consider the legal requirements detailed below: Partnerships are required to state on letters, orders, invoices, and receipts, and to display on the premises, the names of all partners together with the principal office of the partnership.