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The Certificate of Incorporation is the main document which states your limited company is in existence.
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Limited Company Name- Restricted Word: International
Last Updated: 20/08/2014 When choosing a name for your limited company it’s important you are aware of the Companies House “Restricted Words” list. In order to form a company with any of these words, certain criteria must be met; the criteria differ depending on the word.
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A Tale of 2 Codes: Security Code; Authentication Code
There seems to be some confusion surrounding Companies House web-filing. In particular, the difference between the security code and the authentication code.
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I’ve Spelt My Shareholders Name Wrong! What Shall I Do?
Last Updated: 08/09/2014 Oh dear. Unlike a director or secretary appointment, an incorrect spelling for a shareholder can’t be changed with the CH01/CH03 (change of director/secretary details) form. The only way to rectify this is the following 2-step process: 1) Transfer of Shares: To transfer the share/s held by the existing shareholder (incorrect name) to the new […]
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Getting the Stationery Right: Partnerships
In designing the stationery of a Partnership, you must consider the legal requirements detailed below: Partnerships are required to state on letters, orders, invoices, and receipts, and to display on the premises, the names of all partners together with the principal office of the partnership.
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I’ve Appointed a New Director for My Limited Company but Have Entered the Incorrect Date of Birth (DOB)! What Shall I Do?
Last Updated: 09/09/2014 Please note the following is for the appointment of a director once a company has been formed. A post dealing with the same situation but at incorporation shall be posted within the next few weeks. To correct the date of birth for your director follow these steps: 1. Complete a new AP01 […]
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Forming Your Limited Company – Uploading Additional Documents
Last Updated: 08/09/2014 When forming your Limited Company with us, it’s possible that you have to upload extra company documents before submission to Companies House. These could be your own memorandum and articles (although we do provide standard memorandum and articles for you to use) or supporting documents because your company contains a reserved word. […]
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I’ve lost my Company Authentication Code! What shall I do?
Well first off, ask us if we have it. We hold authentication codes for all the limited companies that we form! However, here is what to do if you don't.
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Your Limited Company Dashboard: Statutory Forms
Everyone who forms a Limited Company with Companies Made Simple gains access to their own online admin portal. The homepage of the admin portal is the “Dashboard”.
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Company Dissolution: The 3 Month Name Change Rule
If you intend to dissolve your Limited Company but have changed the name of the company within the last three months, Companies House will not accept the dissolution. Our blog tells you what to do next.