Companies House

Companies House is the UK government's registered company and is updated with critical information from every UK business. This includes a yearly return, or set of accounts that gives a snapshot of the financial position of the company, as well as a confirmation statement confirming the most basic elements of a company, such as a registered address, the names of directors, and share structure.

As a company director, you must regularly send certain documents and information to Companies House. This includes annual accounts, confirmation statements, and updates about any changes in your company. Knowing what you need to report and when is crucial to stay compliant.

Prepare the necessary documents for registration. You will need a Memorandum of Association, which shows that the initial shareholders agree to start the company, and Articles of Association, which outline how the company will be managed. You'll also need to provide details about the company's directors and a registered office address where official communications can be sent. Using the Companies House website, you can register your company online. Also, you can do it by post. Online registration is usually faster, but choose the method that works best for you.

Registering your business as a Limited Company defines how HMRC perceives it and potentially your clients and contacts. It marks the start of a new working way.

Micro-entity or micro-company are the same, a very small private limited company. These companies can file their simplified year-end accounts to Companies House with less information. Filing micro-entity accounts have both benefits and drawbacks. Like, in some industries and sectors, filing Full Accounts with complete details demonstrate the company's health, prestige, and status sense.