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5 tips to help you file your accounts on time
If you’re one of the many companies that must file accounts by the end of December, do not leave it to the last minute.
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Helping our colleagues develop through our mentoring network
Find out how we set up our mentoring network to share knowledge, break down silos and encourage networking opportunities across our organisation.
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Odyssey Ltd
We spoke to Dominic Bonaker, the CEO of web design agency Odyssey, to find out more about his business journey and how he became a young entrepreneur.
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Launching our streaming API service for company data
As part of our ongoing transformation of services, we’ve launched a streaming application programme interface (API). Our Head of IT Services, Kean, explains how users will benefit from quick and easy access to real-time information about companies.
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New report estimates value of Companies House data at up to £3 billion per year
Findings published in a report commissioned with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) reveal the worth of our data to business, government, law enforcement and others.
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Registrar of Companies (England and Wales)
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
DX 33050 Cardiff
United Kingdom
Enquiries (UK)
0303 1234 500
Gwasanaeth Cymraeg
welshcoordinator@companieshouse.gov.uk
International
+44 303 1234 500
The Cardiff office is open 24 hours a day for the receipt of documents.
Contact Centre lines are open between 8.30am to 6pm (Monday to Friday).
Registrar of Companies (Northern Ireland)
2nd Floor
The Linenhall
32-38 Linenhall Street
Belfast
BT2 8BG
DX481 N.R. Belfast 1
United Kingdom
Enquiries (UK)
0303 1234 500
International
+44 303 1234 500
Opening hours between 9am to 5pm (Monday to Friday)
The Belfast office does not have a letterbox for out of hours deliveries.
Registrar of Companies (Scotland)
4th Floor
Edinburgh Quay 2
139 Fountainbridge
Edinburgh
EH3 9FF
DX ED235 Edinburgh 1
United Kingdom
Enquiries (UK)
0303 1234 500
International
+44 303 1234 500
Opening hours between 9am to 5pm (Monday to Friday)
The Edinburgh office has a letterbox for out of hours deliveries.
* The Scottish Legal Post service is no longer available from 1 January 2018.
London office and information centre
Ground Floor
80 Petty France
Westminster
London
SW1H 9EX
United Kingdom
Enquiries (UK)
0303 1234 500
International
+44 303 1234 500
Opening hours between 9am to 5pm (Monday to Friday).
The London office has a letterbox for out of hours deliveries.
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Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
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0303 1234 500 (ask for press office)
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