Understanding Share Capital: What New Company Owners Need to Know
When forming a limited company in the UK, one of the first decisions you'll make is determining your share capital. Despite its importance, share capital often confuses new business owners. Here's what you need to know to make informed decisions about your company structure. What Is Share Capital? Share capital is the total value of shares issued by your [...]
Personal Codes Required to File Your Confirmation Statement
From 18 November 2025, Companies House introduced new regulations, which means you will need a personal code to file your company's confirmation statement. This new requirement from Companies House affects all company directors, so it's important to understand what you need to do to avoid delays when your confirmation statement is due. What's the Personal Code Requirement? When you [...]
Registered Office vs Trading Address: What’s the Difference?
When setting up a limited company in the UK, you'll quickly encounter two important terms: registered office address and trading address. While they might sound similar, they serve completely different purposes and have different legal requirements. Understanding this distinction is essential for staying compliant with Companies House and HMRC, protecting your privacy, and presenting a professional image to clients [...]
Christmas Opening Times
Christmas is a time when many of our customers take time away from work to relax or spend time with the family. Accountants and solicitors offices close for nearly 2 weeks and the government offices we attend close for several days. In general, things are a bit quieter at SFS HQ over the holiday season. It has been another [...]
Companies House Fee Increase: February 2026
Companies House has announced a further adjustment to its fee structure, effective 1st February 2026. This follows the previous fee increase implemented in May 2024, which accompanied the introduction of measures under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. The upcoming changes will affect UK company formations and various filing services. Reason for the Fee Increase The Economic Crime [...]
Upcoming Changes to UK Company Registers – Effective 18 November 2025
As part of the upcoming reforms to UK company law, new regulations taking effect on 18 November 2025 will change the way companies maintain their statutory registers. These updates are designed to streamline record-keeping requirements and reduce duplication between internal company records and the information held at Companies House. What’s Changing? From 18 November 2025, [...]