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About Tom Richardson

Tom Richardson

About Tom Richardson

Tom is our resident company formation expert. He has been writing about small businesses and how to set them up for 14 years and counting. With two degrees in business management, you can trust Tom's expert advice. Find his published articles here on all things company formation. When he's not writing you can find Tom training for a marathon, he also enjoys a good beer in a pub, films and football, though not necessarily in that order.

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    Changing your company’s SIC code

    The Standard Industrial Classification Code – also known as the SIC Code – is a 6-digit number that outlines the industry that a limited company operates in. In this post we’ll look at how you can change your company’s existing SIC Code.

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    The service address explained

    When appointing a director for a limited company you will have to provide a service address. In this post we’re going to explain what the service address is, the difference between the service address and the registered office, and how to go about changing the service address.

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    How your Fraud Protection Service works

    When forming your company with us you will notice an optional extra on the basket page; a Fraud Protection service. In this post we’re going to explain how the service works and ultimately, how it protects you and your business from becoming a victim of fraudulent activity.

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    MadeSimple's favourite books about business

    We asked our team to share their favourite books about business . Here you’ll find books to inspire, books to educate and some books to simply enjoy (links with the business world are sometimes tenuous!). Take a look at our list and then share your favourites on Twitter and Facebook.

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    I’ve formed a company, why am I now getting all this mail?

    After forming a UK limited company you may notice that you start receiving mail at your registered office. Some of this is warranted; important mail from government bodies such as Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs for example. But some of it may be sales orientated or even fraudulent. So why does this occur?

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    What are corporate appointments?

    All UK limited companies must have at least one director, one shareholder and one person with significant control (PSC). All these roles can be taken by one person, however – as well being able to appoint other people, you can also appoint other companies in roles too. These are called corporate appointments.

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    A quick guide to the Director’s Residential Address

    During the limited company formation process you need to provide a number of different addresses: Registered office Shareholder address Person with significant control address Director’s service address Director’s residential address In this post we’re going to concentrate on the final address is this list; the director’s residential address. Whilst this is clearly where the director […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    How your Digital Mailroom works

    Do you have a registered office and/or service address with us? Then you need to know about this. On June 1st we are introducing a Digital Mailroom. This means the way we handle your official government mail, such as mail from Companies House and HMRC, is changing … for the better!

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    Shares in your new company

    If you’re thinking of setting up your own limited company, one concept you’ll need to get to grips with is the whole area of shares. Emily Coltman FCA, chief accountant to award-winning online accounting software provider FreeAgent, gives an overview of the rules around shares in a private limited company.

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    The MadeSimple Start-Me-Up Playlist

    Feeling unmotivated? Nothing lifts you out of a funk, like a little funk. Or electronic. Or rock. Or pop. We’ve created a Youtube playlist that’ll get your fingers tapping quick smart. Check out our choices, listen to the playlist, then get back to work. Happy listening!

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