If you have adverse credit history but still want to run a business then you need a guaranteed bank account. Is my business account application guaranteed? The no credit check business account will only be refused if you fall into the following categories. You application will be refused if - Your company has any non-UK [...]
All UK companies must appoint at least one real person as a company director. The person must be at least 16 years of age. They can be resident anywhere in the world. Some companies choose to appoint a corporate director in addition. This is a company acting as a director of another company. When a [...]
It is important to understand that the registered office service is provided to companies and LLPs, not sole traders. If you have a sole director company (registered at Companies House) then the registered office service may be of benefit to you. If you are a sole trader (not a registered company), often referred to as [...]
IMPORTANT SECURITY UPDATE: You may be aware the press has warned of a cyber-bug called Heartbleed. This cyber-bug compromises the security of online passwords. We would like to reassure you that none of Small Firms Services websites have been affected by this issue. This week a security issue has emerged on the internet which could expose vulnerable websites [...]
If you can form your company online with Companies House why do so many people choose to use an agent like SFS and why should you use SFS to register your company? What makes our service so useful to customers? The first point to recognise is that Companies House and Business Link are government agencies. [...]
If your UK based business is thriving, and you plan on expanding overseas, it is important to recognise that you may need to get your company documents legalised for international use. These documents have to be correctly prepared, checked and signed by a solicitor. Once this has been completed you can then obtain the apostille [...]
Following the successful move to our new office, Small Firms Services Ltd were pleased to be featured in the local newspaper and several other news outlets. The Coventry Telegraph printed a large and informative article highlighting our growth and relocation. Following a busy transition period, SFS have settled in our new home. Moving office is never [...]
Company seals are a popular product for customers that need to emboss their company name and number on documents. This is common when entering into contracts or agreements, especially with international customers. In simple terms, a company seal is a mechanism that pushes two plates together either side of a piece of paper. The two [...]
International clients often make enquiries regarding certificates of incumbency for UK companies. We also hear from UK clients opening bank accounts abroad that have been requested to provide a certificate of incumbency. So what is this document and how do you get one? A certificate of incumbency is a document that is common in many [...]
Having chosen to start a limited company you need to ensure you have all of the legally required documents. We supply the following documents with all of our company formation packages: Certificate of Incorporation – official Companies House issued certificate displaying your registered company name, incorporation number and date of incorporation. Memorandum and Articles of [...]
