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 [...]
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 [...]
The UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduced a series of reforms designed to strengthen the accuracy of company information on the Companies House register. As part of these changes, Companies House has announced that identity verification will soon become a mandatory requirement for company officers. What are the new requirements? All appointed [...]
At Small Firms Services, our commitment to transparency and excellence has always been at the core of our mission. We strive to provide business owners with the highest quality services while ensuring simplicity in navigating the complexities of running your business. However, there are times when external factors necessitate adjustments to our pricing structure, as [...]
Limited Companies (LTDs) and LLPs are sent paper reminders during the year. This is typically to file your accounts and to submit the Confirmation Statement on time. Companies House have announced that they will no longer be sending paper reminders by post. Company directors have a legal responsibility to file documents at Companies House. Failure to [...]
The recent Coronavirus outbreak has had an effect on every company around the UK. While companies are furloughing staff, business owners have an increasing amount of administration they must undertake to apply for government loans and assistance. Companies House have recognised the increased burden this is placing on business owners and have introduced temporary measures [...]
When starting your own business there are many different numbers and codes your company will acquire and it can be difficult to remember which codes are used for different services. One of the most important numbers your company will receive is the Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR). This code is issued by HMRC and consists of [...]
The accounting reference date is an important deadline that all Limited companies must be aware of. Knowing your accounting reference date will prevent your company from incurring financial penalties issued by Companies House. What is an accounting reference date? This is the end of the financial year for a Limited company and the dates their [...]
At the time of incorporation a Limited company must inform Companies House of their intended business activities. This information is communicated to the government by selecting a Standard Industrial Classification code which is often referred to as an SIC code. All companies are legally required to provide this information even if they do not intend to begin [...]
The ownership structure of a limited company is characterised by the distribution of its share capital. Two shareholders, for example, may hold 50 shares each out of 100 issued shares illustrating their equal 50% ownership. Each share class is assigned with rights, otherwise known as prescribed particulars. The rights outline the powers the respective shareholders [...]
