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How to access public data from the Companies House register using our data products.
How the protected online filing (PROOF) scheme can help you prevent fraudulent changes to your company.
Sets out the main requirements for incorporating and naming a company in the UK, including business names and charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs).
For company directors, LLP members or people with significant control (PSCs) who are at serious risk and want to protect their personal information from the public.
This list includes details of businesses and sole traders that have had their ACSP status either suspended or ceased (removed).
How a late filing penalty will be imposed if your company or LLP's accounts are not filed on time, and how to appeal against a penalty.
A list of company formation agents and company secretarial agents you can use to incorporate your company.
Explains your responsibilities, including choosing a name, having a registered address, appointing partners and registering with Companies House.
Model articles of association for companies limited by guarantee that were incorporated on or after 28 April 2013.
How the registrar will assess whether an applicant, or existing Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), is fit and proper to carry out the functions of an ACSP.
This guidance gives an overview of people with significant control (PSC) requirements for companies. If you have a simple ownership and control structure, further guidance may not be needed.
What to do if you think you've noticed a scam pretending to be from Companies House, and examples of scam emails, letters and telephone calls.
How to remove information that should never have been delivered to Companies House.
How a dissolved company can be restored to the register of companies.
How to remove an overseas entity's registration from the Register of Overseas Entities.
A list of all the fees Companies House charges, and how we determine these fees.
How we help users who need assistance because of a disability or health condition.
What AML details to check before you apply to be an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).
Our standard list of nationalities and countries.
How to access and manage your Companies House credit account using our online eBilling service.
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