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Sets out the main requirements for incorporating and naming a company in the UK, including business names and charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs).
This guide sets out the main requirements for incorporating a company in…
1. Accounts Commission / Accounts Commission for Scotland To use this…
1. Accounting Council / Actuarial Council / Audit and Assurance Council To…
The use of any of these words and expressions in a company or business…
This list includes details of businesses and sole traders that have registered as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). This is also known as an authorised agent.
Yearly release with information about the companies register, including incorporations, removals, insolvencies and liquidations, and other corporate body types.
This is the final release of the Companies House Official Statistics…
This list includes details of businesses and sole traders that have had their ACSP status either suspended or ceased (removed).
How to tell Companies House you have verified someone's identity.
How to meet our identity verification standard when verifying someone’s identity for Companies House.
Understanding your role as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), also known as a Companies House authorised agent.
How to use our service to register as as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), also known as a Companies House authorised agent.
How to order certified copies of certificates and documents held on the Companies House register.
Use this form as a statement of a company's capital when reducing capital under section 644 and 649 of the Companies Act 2006.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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