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Register of PSCsAll companies must keep a register of people who have significant control over them. Our model sets out what needs to be included and when.What is a PSC?Every company must keep a register of people with "significant control" over them, ... Read more
19 Dec 2018
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
19 Dec 2018
What is a shareholder?Shareholders often provide valuable investment in a company. But is there more to their role?Separation of powersShareholders and directors are often the same people, especially in smaller companies. Even so, shareholders have a... Read more
27 Jan 2023
Glossary - sharesAllotment or issue? Called-up or paid-up? Shares terminology can be a bit of a minefield. Our glossary provides a quick reference to help interpret the documentation.Terminology trialsYou might come across some of the terms in our gl... Read more
13 Mar 2018
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
03 Aug 2021
Flow chart - forming a limited companyLimited companies are often created specifically for tax reasons although primarily their purpose was to limit their owners' financial and other liabilities. Forming a limited company can be a simple process but i... Read more
15 Dec 2020
Memorandum and articles of associationAll limited companies have a memorandum and articles of association. Our model gives you a starting point that you can tailor to your company's needs. What's a memorandum?The memorandum simply states the subscrib... Read more
30 Jan 2018
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
19 Feb 2021
Shareholders' meetingsThanks to the popularity of written resolutions, shareholders' meetings are less common. However, they are still sometimes necessary. Use our summary to check that you follow the rules and ensure your company's decisions are valid.... Read more
18 Jan 2021
Inspection and copying of company recordsShareholders and others have the right to inspect and obtain copies of many of the registers and records kept by a company. Our note summarises what records a company needs to keep and where, as well as who ca... Read more
07 Dec 2018
