Guides

12 July 2026

Private UK companies don't need a company secretary — but the duties still have to be done. Here's exactly what the company secretary role covers, and how self-filing directors handle it themselves.

5 July 2026

A step-by-step guide to allotting new shares in a UK limited company — director authority, pre-emption rights, the SH01 return, the strict one-month deadline, and updating your register of members.

28 June 2026

Since 18 November 2025 companies no longer keep a local PSC register — PSC information is held centrally at Companies House. Here's what changed, what you still have to do, and the 14-day update rule.

21 June 2026

A practical UK board resolution template with the wording for ordinary, special and written resolutions — what each type is for, the majorities required, and when you need shareholder approval too.

14 June 2026

Looking for an Inform Direct alternative? How to choose or switch company secretarial software — pricing models, feature checklists, and red flags to watch for.

7 June 2026

After the ECCTA reforms of November 2025, the register of members is the only mandatory local register for UK companies. Here's what to include, where to keep it, and how to stay compliant.

31 May 2026

A step-by-step guide to filing your CS01 confirmation statement with Companies House — deadlines, fees, what you're confirming, and what happens if you don't file.

24 May 2026

A practical guide to board minutes for UK limited companies — what the law requires, when you need them, and the mistakes that leave micro companies exposed.

17 May 2026

A complete UK dividend voucher template with every required field, current tax year rates, and the mistakes that trip up most owner-directors.

10 May 2026

Private UK companies aren't required to have a company secretary — but that doesn't mean the work disappears. Here's when self-filing makes sense and when it doesn't.

3 May 2026

Need a companies house deadline tracker? Here's how to manage multiple UK company filings without missing one — especially for portfolio landlords with SPVs.

26 April 2026

Everything UK company directors need to know about share certificates — the legal requirements under the Companies Act 2006, what information must be included, and common mistakes to avoid.

19 April 2026

A practical guide to completing the UK stock transfer form (J30) for share transfers, including stamp duty thresholds, required fields, and how to update your register of members.

12 April 2026

Companies House WebFiling works, but it won't remind you of deadlines or catch submission errors. Here's what filing software should actually do.

5 April 2026

Dormant companies must still file accounts and a confirmation statement every year. Here's the step-by-step process — it's free and takes 15 minutes.

29 March 2026

Choosing company secretarial software? Here's what to evaluate based on your actual needs — whether you file yourself or use an accountant.

22 March 2026

How to apply for a Companies House extension before your accounts deadline passes — the two ways to do it, who qualifies, and how to apply online in minutes.

15 March 2026

An overdue confirmation statement won't trigger an automatic fine — but it can get your company struck off. Here's what to do and how to prevent it.

8 March 2026

Most company secretarial software targets accountants, not directors. Here's what self-filing UK directors should actually look for.

1 March 2026

Every UK company director must verify their identity by November 2026. Here's exactly how to do it via GOV.UK One Login or an ACSP.

22 February 2026

UK late filing penalties range from £150 to £1,500 and double for repeat offenders. Here's exactly how they work and how to avoid them.