We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Explains your responsibilities, including choosing a name, having a registered address, appointing designated members and registering with Companies House.
What the confirmation statement is and how to send your statement to Companies House.
Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for the appropriate licences.
Get company information including registered address, previous company names, directors' details, accounts, annual returns and company reports, if it's been dissolved
Information that academies, including free schools, colleges and any educational institution with academy arrangements, must or should publish on their websites.
Use this guidance to find out what you need to provide and how to make a return of information.
You must register as an overseas company in the UK to do business legally - find out about what you need to do
How to complete your CT600 Company Tax Return form and what information you need to include.
Correct the original registration with the register office or GRO - find out what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes, what they look like
If you hold certain information, you should contact OFSI as soon as practicable.
You can use a SIEL to make shipments of specified military or dual-use items to a named consignee and/or end user.
The Data Protection Act (DPA) controls how personal information can be used and your rights to ask for information about yourself
How to tell Companies House if a company is using your personal information without your consent.
Prepare statutory or abridged annual accounts for Companies House, make corrections and amendments, appeal against penalties for filing after the deadline
Find out what goods you do not value when when working out the VAT due on import to the UK.
How to send your information to Companies House using our online services.
How to order certified copies of certificates and documents held on the Companies House register.
Guidance for suppliers and dealers.
How to change your charity structure, for example from unincorporated to a CIO or charitable company.
When you become the director of a limited company, you should be aware of the legal requirements and duties involved.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone.