Director information hub: Help and guidance resources
Help and guidance for limited company directors.
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Overview
As a company director, you will need support and guidance throughout the lifespan of your company.
The government offers help and guidance for company directors on GOV.UK.
There are also many private sector organisations and professional bodies that offer help and services. This is offered both paid-for and free of charge.
It is important when you deal with organisations and bodies like these, you understand what you are paying for from the beginning.
Company advisory and membership services
Company health check: keeping your business on track
Guidance from the Insolvency Service.
Government help and advice for UK businesses.
Free, impartial guidance for businesses.
The Federation of Small Businesses
Member organisation for small business owners.
Business and self-employed on GOV.UK
Tools and guidance for businesses.
Membership organisation for company directors.
Debt advice service from The Money Advice Trust.
The 37 Growth Hubs across England help local businesses find advice and support for every stage of the business journey.
Banking information
Government-owned business development bank.
Organisation that represents the banking and finance industry, offering advice to that sector.
Company turnaround and business recovery
Find company turnaround and business recovery advice as well as a list of experts in the field.
Find UK insolvency and restructuring practitioners as well as advice from this membership organisation.
Government resources for limited company directors
Companies House guidance on being a director.
Updates, webinars and information for directors from HMRC.
Resources for financial difficulty
Information on GOV.UK
Information from the Insolvency Service.
Help with customer payment problems.
Options when a company is insolvent
Information on GOV.UK
Information on GOV.UK
Find accountancy and tax services
Chartered accountants in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Chartered accountants in Scotland.
Global organisation for professional accountants.
Chartered Institute of public finance and accountancy.
HMRC information on choosing a tax agent.