Company Guides

Selling or giving away shares in your limited company? Here’s how to complete a share transfer, deal with Stamp Duty and update your company records.

Who counts as a Person with Significant Control (PSC)? The five PSC conditions, what you need to tell Companies House and when you need to update your data.

There are a number of initial and ongoing costs associated with running a limited company. In this guide we look at the typical costs you will incur as a company owner.

There are established resources available for you to use if you’d like to find information about a particular limited company online.

If you own a limited company, you generate income for the business. So, how can you take money out of the company legally, and tax-efficiently?

The Single Alternative Inspection Location (SAIL) is a facility provided by Companies House that allows companies to keep statutory records at a location other than their registered office.

How many limited companies there are in the UK, and how the number of incorporated businesses have grown massively over the past 15 years. Updated 2026.

Companies House is increasing its formation and filing fees from February 2026. The cost to incorporate a new limited company will rise from £50 to £100.

Here’s how owning a rental property through a buy-to-let company differs from owning it in your own name, and a look at the pros and cons.

Going self-employed or setting up your own company are the most popular ways to set up a business. Look at our comparison table to view the differences.

A registered office is the official address of a limited company and having one is a legal requirement for any incorporated business trading in the UK.

The MSC legislation may affect your company if an accountant or service provider is deemed to have too much involvement or control over its operation.