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Use this service to provide the Companies House personal code and identity verification statement for a PSC, or to request an extension.
How to use and manage the personal code you receive when you verify your identity for Companies House.
What the confirmation statement is and how to send your statement to Companies House.
How to identify and record the people who own or control your company.
How to request and manage the company authentication code you'll need to file information online at Companies House.
Using our Find and update company information service to follow companies and search company information for free.
How to tell Companies House you have verified someone's identity.
How to send your information to Companies House using our online services.
Types of model articles of association a limited company can have, including older versions of Table A from previous company legislation.
How to prepare and file annual accounts with Companies House for your UK registered company.
How to correct the date of birth for a director or person with significant control (PSC) if it was filed incorrectly with Companies House.
Understanding your role as director of a limited company and your responsibilities to Companies House.
How to sign up for our email reminders service which tells you when your company’s accounts and confirmation statements are due.
How a company can be removed from the Companies House register.
What the company register is, what details you need to give to Companies House, and how the public can access this information.
You’ll need to apply for an account to file using software. The account you need will depend on whether you’re filing company accounts and documents that have a fee.
How to remove your home address, signature, day of your date of birth, or occupation from the public register.
How to register a new charge at Companies House, or tell us about any you've paid off.
You can claim for statutory notice pay (also called loss of notice pay). To claim, you'll need to complete an RP2 form.
Explains your responsibilities, including choosing a name, having a registered address, appointing designated members and registering with Companies House.
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