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How to send your information to Companies House using our online services.
How to request and manage the authentication code you'll need to file information online at Companies House.
File your Company Tax Return with HMRC, and your company accounts with Companies House
How to file your company annual accounts with Companies House
File changes to your company information including directors, shareholders and registered office address, and where your company records are kept
This guide explains what the public register is, what details you need to give us, and how the public can access this information.
What you need to do to start a business: choose a legal structure, see if you need licences and insurance, learn about reliefs and benefits
How to manage tell HMRC your company is dormant for Corporation Tax if you have stopped trading or have never traded.
Incorporate a private limited company - register it with Companies House and rules on directors, shares, articles of association and telling HMRC about the company
If you manage one or more business taxes online, sign in to your business tax account to view your tax position and manage all your taxes from one place.
Find out if you can use the free online filing service to file your Company Tax Return with HMRC and accounts with Companies House.
Find out your VAT obligations if you use an online marketplace to sell goods in the UK.
Get company information including registered address, previous company names, directors' details, accounts, annual returns and company reports, if it's been dissolved
This is the official one-stop shop for businesses on child online safety.
How to file company information - including directors, registered office and shareholders in your confirmation statement (previously AR01 annual return)
You must register as an overseas company in the UK to do business legally - find out about what you need to do
What the confirmation statement is and how to send your statement to Companies House.
How to pay Corporation Tax: payment reference number, online, Bacs or CHAPS, Direct Debit, cheque or at your bank.
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.
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