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Use this service to verify your identity for Companies House.
You need to prove who you are to set up, run, own or control a company in the UK.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure sanctions relating to Russia are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU.
Get a goods movement reference to move goods through locations which use the Goods Vehicle Movement Service.
Use the checklist if you start a new job or have been sent to work in the UK, so your new employer can complete their PAYE payroll.
Importers and import agents need to use IPAFFS to notify authorities about imports to Great Britain.
Find out which people, entities and ships are designated or specified under regulations made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, and why.
What to do before you apply, and how to apply for a licence yourself or through your employer.
Using our Find and update company information service to follow companies and search company information for free.
If you account for your import VAT on your VAT Return, you’ll have to access the Customs Declaration Service to get a postponed import VAT statement online.
How to use our service to register as as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), also known as a Companies House authorised agent.
What you need to do if you've submitted a declaration using the Customs Declaration Service and need to send supporting documents or respond to HMRC queries.
How to request and manage the authentication code you'll need to file information online at Companies House.
To access our online services you need to have set up a My Charity Commission Account.
How to identify and record the people who own or control your company.
What the confirmation statement is and how to send your statement to Companies House.
Check how the government calculates and spends your Income Tax and National Insurance contributions within your Annual Tax Summary.
Understanding your role as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), also known as a Companies House authorised agent.
Information on the different types of alcohol licences available and guidance on how to apply for them.
You must register with your local authority to run a food business.
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