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The term ‘dormant company’ can mistakenly suggest a complete pause in business operations with no obligations and no paperwork. In reality, that assumption can lead to costly mistakes. Even if your company is not trading, it still exists on the public register maintained by Companies House. This means there are...

When a company is removed from the Companies House register, this is known as company dissolution. This can be done voluntarily or involuntarily where a business is struck off the register for failing to meet Companies House filing deadlines. Once a company is dissolved, it no longer exists in a...

Setting up a limited company in the UK is marketed as quick and straightforward, and technically, it is. In many cases, you can incorporate within hours. But that speed is exactly why mistakes happen. Beneath that simplicity sits a series of administrative, legal, financial and structural decisions that many first...

In November 2025, Companies House launched its new identity verification policy. Verifying your identity is now compulsory and all new and existing directors and PSCs must complete this process or risk being struck off the public register. 99p Company Formations have kept across this change in policy so our existing customers...

Choosing a business name is one of the first and most meaningful steps in building a new venture. It reflects who you are and how customers will recognise you even as you grow and develop. However, when selecting a business name in the UK, you must meet certain legal requirements...

Making the move to a limited company often happens at a point of growth, when a business is gaining traction or planning for the future. However, many founders find themselves navigating unfamiliar legal terminology and decisions about ownership or governance at this stage of the process. Taking the time to...

If you’re a small business or sole trader operating out of your own home, then registering your office address with Companies House can cause understandable concern. Despite these reasonable concerns, having a registered office address is still a necessary requirement for Companies House. It is important to recognise that there...

Running a limited company is rarely static. Over time, businesses grow, restructure, relocate, or change direction, and when that happens, the information held by Companies House must be updated to reflect those changes accurately. If you’re feeling uncertain about where to start when changing information for the online register, 99p...

If you’ve never set up a business before, forming a limited company can feel like unfamiliar territory. What documents do you need? Who can be a director? When should you register? What happens after incorporation? These are the questions almost every new business owner asks, and they’re surprisingly far easier...

If you’ve recently registered a company or are considering doing so, you may have come across the term confirmation statement. While it sounds formal, and slightly intimidating, it is one of the simplest, most routine requirements for UK companies. Filing your confirmation statement correctly and on time is important. And knowing...