Tax and Business
Pay in lieu of notice clauseIn the absence of an express payment in lieu of notice clause, you don't have the contractual right to terminate employment summarily upon making such a payment. This doesn't mean you can't do it, but you do need to weigh up ... Read more
UPDATED01 Nov 2024
Change of company name checklistYou have decided to revamp your company with a change of name. Make sure the process goes smoothly and the change is accepted by Companies House by following our checklist.AdviceThere are many situations in a company's ... Read more
09 Aug 2024
Checklist for re-registering as a public companyA private company on the up may decide to convert to a public company. Our checklist and model resolution take you through the process.Why convert?A private company may decide that the time is right to ... Read more
09 Aug 2024
Companies House filingThere are several occasions that call for documents to be filed at Companies House. Use our checklist to make sure your documents are accepted.Delivery MethodsIt is now possible to file most of the common documents at Companies ... Read more
09 Aug 2024
Companies House formsCompanies must keep the records at Companies House up to date with certain changes. Use our handy table to make sure you know what to file and when.WHAT NEEDS FILING?Broadly speaking, if there is a significant change in a company... Read more
09 Aug 2024
Correcting information on the register at Companies HouseCompany information is filed at Companies House to comply with legal requirements and is available to the public. It is therefore important that it is accurate. What should you do if you realis... Read more
09 Aug 2024
Confirmation statement checklistThe annual confirmation statement is designed to make sure that each company's records at Companies House are up to date.InformationThe confirmation statement, Companies House Form CS01, needs to be submitted to Compani... Read more
09 Aug 2024
How do we form a company?It's never been easier to form a company and to start trading immediately. But as always there's an element of you get what you pay for. So what are the pros and cons of each option? DIY project?You've made the decision to form ... Read more
09 Aug 2024
Strike off and dissolution summaryA company that is no longer active can be struck off and dissolved. Our summary explains how. What to do with a defunct companyThere are plenty of situations in which a company ceases trading, but what next? Whether ... Read more
09 Aug 2024
Personal information filed at Companies HousePersonal information about those involved in running companies has to be filed at Companies House. We summarise the ways in which you can protect yourself from your details being misused by the wrong peopl... Read more
09 Aug 2024