How do I find articles of association on Companies House?

Where can I get a copy of my company’s memorandum and articles of association? You can download a copy of your memorandum and articles of association online via Companies House. If you register through 1st Formations, we will provide you with a copy of these documents when your company has been incorporated.

What documents do I need to file at Companies House?

The main types of company filing and reporting requirements are:

• Annual accounts.
• Confirmation statement.
• Corporation tax return (CT600)
• VAT returns.
• Employer (PAYE) returns.
• Event-based filings to Companies House.

Do Companies House inform HMRC?

Company Formation | HMRC Companies House will definitely inform HMRC whenever any new business is incorporated. Thus, it is not necessary you contact them regarding the existence of your new Ltd company. Directly after your company is established, HMRC will forward a letter to your registered office address.

What are company records UK?

“Company records” are defined in the Companies Act 2006 as any register, index, accounting record, agreement, memorandum, minute or other document required by the Companies Acts to be kept by a company and any register kept by a company of its debenture holders.

How do I find out who owns shares in the UK?

The confirmation statement for any company is publically available on the companies house and can be used to identify the shareholders of any UK company. You can see that shareholder one has 3,516 “A Ordinary” shares.

What is company house in UK?

Companies House is a government section within the Department for Business, Skills and Innovation. It deals with the regulation and incorporation of limited liability partnerships and limited companies in the UK.

Do I need an accountant for a Ltd company?

While there is no legal requirement for limited companies to use an accountant there are many benefits in doing so, such as completing your annual accounts and company tax return. They can also take care of tax registration for new companies.

Who is responsible for filing company accounts?

directors
The directors are also legally responsible for filing the accounts with Companies House (see 8).

Are Companies House and HMRC the same?

If your HMRC and Companies House accounting periods are different you will need to contact HMRC to ask to change your HMRC accounting period, so it’s the same as your Companies House one.

How do I check if a company is legitimate UK?

Here’s how to check if a company is legit:

1. Check for concrete details.
2. See what others say.
3. Search the FCA register.
4. Check out their website.
5. Check out their social channels.
6. Don’t take any risks.
7. Check the domain name carefully.
8. Consider how you’re being asked to pay.

How do I check if I own shares in a company?

To track down lost shares the first step should be to contact the company’s share registrar, in cases where the company name is known. There are three main registrars in the UK – Capita, Lloyds TSB / Equiniti and ComputerShare.

Can a limited company file with Companies House?

This page contains the postal forms that a limited company can file with Companies House. We’re closely following government guidance for working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) and have reduced the number of colleagues in our offices.

Is it possible to file company House information online?

You can also use third party software to file most of your information online. Read our guidance on using software to file your Companies House information. You cannot file ‘full audited accounts’ using WebFiling.

Who is the company house in the UK?

Companies House is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

Where can I Find my company house form?

Use our online services to help us process your information as quickly as possible. You can: Any form that is completed and sent to us will be placed onto the public record. The information, including any personal data, will be publicly available (apart from any protected information).