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Making changes to your company - passing resolutions, changing addesses and where your records are kept, your company name and type, directors' and secretaries' details, share structure, constitution
How to file company information - including directors, registered office and shareholders in your confirmation statement (previously AR01 annual return)
How to close a limited company - strike off, dissolution, voluntary liquidation - or allow to become dormant
Decision for applicant Barrhead Travel Service Limited against registration number 15453299, applicant successful.
Your company's financial year can run for more or less than 12 months - find out how to change it
When your limited company doesn't have to get its accounts audited, what you need to put on your accounts if you don't and what to do if shareholders ask for an audit
Decision for applicant Capita Plc against registration number 15253075, applicant successful.
The Department for Business and Trade reports on how Companies House is implementing parts 1 to 3 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
Decision for applicant J D Wetherspoon Plc against registration number 15480858, applicant successful.
Reusing a company name is prohibited and subject to specific restrictions.
File your Company Tax Return with HMRC, and your company accounts with Companies House
Information about registered land and property in England and Wales owned by overseas companies.
Find Companies House-recognised filing software to manage your company accounts, returns and tax accounts
Hear first-hand experiences of the challenges and advantages of owning your own business, with advice on how to get started.
Collection of guidance for companies, partnerships, pension schemes and trusts who may be liable for tax in more than one country and want to avoid paying twice.
You must register as an overseas company in the UK to do business legally - find out about what you need to do
How to send your information to Companies House using our online services.
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