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How to request and manage the authentication code you'll need to file information online at Companies House.
How to send your information to Companies House using our online services.
This guide explains what the public register is, what details you need to give us, and how the public can access this information.
What to do if you think you've spotted a scam pretending to be from Companies House, and examples of scam emails, letters and telephone calls.
Find out what you should consider before using an umbrella company to make sure it complies with the tax rules.
Get company information including registered address, previous company names, directors' details, accounts, annual returns and company reports, if it's been dissolved
File changes to your company information including directors, shareholders and registered office address, and where your company records are kept
Use these application forms to open an online filing presenter account with Companies House.
How to file company information - including directors, registered office and shareholders in your confirmation statement (previously AR01 annual return)
File your Company Tax Return with HMRC, and your company accounts with Companies House
Find Companies House-recognised filing software to manage your company accounts, returns and tax accounts
Contact Companies House to register your limited company, file returns and accounts
Your company's financial year can run for more or less than 12 months - find out how to change it
You can ask Companies House to keep your address out of the company records people can search - who can apply, forms, when your address will be removed from the records
Find out your VAT obligations if you use an online marketplace to sell goods in the UK.
We incorporate and dissolve limited companies. We register company information and make it available to the public. Companies House is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade .
How the protected online filing (PROOF) scheme can help you prevent fraudulent changes to your company.
How to file your company annual accounts with Companies House
This is the official one-stop shop for businesses on child online safety.
How to access public data from the Companies House register using our data products.
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