Guidance and regulation

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• From: Companies House
• Updated: 30 November 2023

What the confirmation statement is and how to send your statement to Companies House.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 1 May 2024

How to request and manage the authentication code you'll need to file information online at Companies House.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 23 September 2022

Types of model articles of association a limited company can have, including older versions of Table A from previous company legislation.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 10 October 2017

How to send your information to Companies House using our online services.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 1 May 2024

How to identify and record the people who own or control your company.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 9 February 2022

Rules and requirements on filing annual accounts at Companies House for companies registered in the UK.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 5 April 2023

What the public register is, what details you need to give us, and how the public can access this information.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 1 May 2024

Understanding your role as director of a limited company and your responsibilities to Companies House.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 20 November 2023

Use this service to apply for a presenter account to file company accounts and documents with Companies House using software.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 3 June 2024

Information for directors, secretaries or company advisers about how to dissolve a company or restore a company to the register.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 1 May 2024

How to sign up for our email reminders service which tells you when your company’s accounts and confirmation statements are due.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 9 June 2021

How to register a new charge at Companies House, or tell us about any you've paid off.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 1 May 2024

Explains your responsibilities, including choosing a name, having a registered address, appointing designated members and registering with Companies House.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 1 May 2024

How to ask Companies House to extend your filing deadline if an unplanned event stops you filing your accounts.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 6 April 2021

How to charge and account for VAT on the movement of goods between Northern Ireland and EU member states (VAT Notice 725).

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Updated: 2 May 2024

A list of company formation agents and company secretarial agents you can use to incorporate your company.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 19 February 2024

Explains your responsibilities, including choosing a name, having a registered address, appointing partners and registering with Companies House.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 1 May 2024

How a late filing penalty will be imposed if your company or LLP's accounts are not filed on time, and how to appeal against a penalty.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 24 July 2023

Sets out the main requirements for incorporating a company in the UK.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 1 May 2024