Guidance and regulation

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• From: Companies House
• Updated: 30 November 2023

A condensed list of SIC codes for providing Companies House with a description of your company's nature of business.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 9 January 2018

How to request and manage the authentication code you'll need to file information online at Companies House.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 23 September 2022

Information on the different types of alcohol licences available and guidance on how to apply for them.

• From: Home Office
• Updated: 19 April 2021

What the confirmation statement is and how to send your statement to Companies House.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 4 March 2024

How to identify and record the people who own or control your company.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 9 February 2022

Types of model articles of association a limited company can have, including older versions of Table A from previous company legislation.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 10 October 2017

How to send your information to Companies House using our online services.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 22 September 2022

Browse a list of available government grants and see if you're eligible to apply for them.

• From: Cabinet Office
• Updated: 28 June 2023

Rules and requirements on filing annual accounts at Companies House for companies registered in the UK.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 5 April 2023

This guide explains what the public register is, what details you need to give us, and how the public can access this information.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 30 November 2023

Understanding your role as director of a limited company and your responsibilities to Companies House.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 20 November 2023

How to sign up for our email reminders service which tells you when your company’s accounts and confirmation statements are due.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 9 June 2021

How to register an overseas entity and its beneficial owners or managing officers, so it can buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 22 April 2024

Find out when you need to charge VAT and at what rate if you supply food and drink for the purposes of catering or as a takeaway.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Updated: 5 August 2022

Check for free and paid-for software recognised by HMRC that you can use to report PAYE information online.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Updated: 24 April 2024

List of accredited organisations that provide courses and exams for a personal licence to sell alcohol.

• From: Home Office
• Updated: 1 November 2023

How to complete your CT600 Company Tax Return form and what information you need to include.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Updated: 6 April 2024

Sets out the main requirements for incorporating a company in the UK.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 4 March 2024

Information for directors, secretaries or company advisers about how to dissolve a company or restore a company to the register.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 4 March 2024