Guides for UK company directors

Practical, no-jargon guides on Companies House, HMRC, business addresses, and everything else you need to run your limited company.

Companies House6 min read

Companies House Late Filing Penalties — What You'll Pay and How to Avoid Them

Late filing your annual accounts? Here's exactly what the penalties are, how they escalate, and what you can do if you've already missed the deadline.

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Company Management6 min read

Company Director Responsibilities in the UK — What You're Legally Required to Do

A plain-English guide to your legal duties as a UK company director. What Companies House, HMRC, and the Companies Act require of you.

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Company Management4 min read

How to Appoint a New Director to Your Company

Step-by-step guide to appointing a director to a UK limited company. What forms to file, what information you need, and the rules around who can be a director.

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Business Address5 min read

How to Change Your Registered Office Address with Companies House

A step-by-step guide to changing your company's registered office address. What forms to file, how long it takes, and what to consider before you move.

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Company Management5 min read

How to Close a Limited Company — Strike Off vs Liquidation

Want to close your UK limited company? Here are your options: voluntary strike-off, members' voluntary liquidation, and what to do before you shut down.

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Companies House5 min read

How to File a Confirmation Statement (CS01) — Step by Step

A plain-English guide to filing your confirmation statement with Companies House. What it is, when it's due, what happens if you miss it, and how to file it online.

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Companies House5 min read

How to File Dormant Company Accounts with Companies House

A complete guide to filing dormant company accounts (AA02). What counts as dormant, when to file, and how to do it yourself in 10 minutes.

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Company Setup6 min read

How to Set Up a Limited Company in the UK — Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about registering a limited company with Companies House. What you need, how much it costs, and what to do after incorporation.

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Business Address5 min read

Registered Office vs Trading Address vs Service Address — What's the Difference?

UK companies can have multiple addresses for different purposes. Here's what each one is, when you need them, and which ones are publicly visible.

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Companies House5 min read

What Is a Person with Significant Control (PSC)?

Every UK company must keep a PSC register. Learn who counts as a PSC, what you need to report to Companies House, and what happens if you don't.

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Companies House5 min read

What Is a SIC Code? How to Find and Change Yours

SIC codes tell Companies House what your business does. Here's how to find the right one, what happens if you pick the wrong one, and how to change it.

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