Business Guides
Free, practical guides for understanding UK companies, tax and compliance.
How to Register a Company in the UK
Step-by-step: name, directors, SIC code, registered office and filing.
Read guide →How to Find a Company's Directors
Find current and former officers, and who really controls a company.
Read guide →What Is a SIC Code?
The UK SIC code system explained, with how to choose and common examples.
Read guide →How to Check a Company's Accounts
Read the filings, spot red flags and assess financial health.
Read guide →Dissolved vs Active Companies
What each company status means and why it matters before you trade.
Read guide →How to Find a Company's VAT Number
Where to find a VAT number and how to check it is valid.
Read guide →Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
Who really owns a company, and what the PSC register reveals.
Read guide →What Is a Company Number?
The CRN explained: format, where to find it and what it is for.
Read guide →How to Start a Company in the UK
Step-by-step guide from registration to first year.
Read guide →Ltd vs Sole Trader
Tax comparison, pros/cons and when to switch.
Read guide →Company Director Responsibilities
Legal duties every UK director must know.
Read guide →VAT Registration Guide
Thresholds, schemes, MTD and how to register.
Read guide →Annual Accounts Guide
What to file, deadlines and late penalties.
Read guide →Types of UK Companies
Ltd, LLP, PLC, CIC and when to use each.
Read guide →Dormant Company Guide
Filing obligations and how to manage a dormant company.
Read guide →Strike Off Guide
How to close a company via voluntary dissolution.
Read guide →How to Check a UK Company
Step-by-step guide to looking up any UK company.
Read guide →Starting a Business
From registration to first sale.
Read guide →Director Responsibilities
Legal duties every director must know.
Read guide →Filing Deadlines
Key dates for accounts and returns.
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