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The Companies House Web Filing authentication code is issued to all eligible companies incorporated in the UK. This code is used as a means to verify that someone is authorised to file documents on behalf of a company.

Changes have been made by Companies House to Limited Partnerships. The partners in a Limited Partnership must be a legal person with a legal personality. This can be a person or a corporate body.

A good product will be a cornerstone of success but it may not be the only determining factor. Companies driven by customer satisfaction are easily distinguishable from their competitors.

Clear and reasonable duties for directors are essential both to safeguard the interests of the subscribers as well as the directors themselves.

So you have the basic premise for a new company, what next? A good product is an essential starting point but there are several factors to consider. As the adage states, failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

Legislation prevents disqualified directors from being a director of a UK limited company and forming a new company. However, they can be shareholders!

At a company’s general meeting, which shareholders attend to discuss matters relating to the company, any decisions made by the members are ratified by means of a company resolution.

For many years most UK companies were incorporated in 2-3 working hours. However, in recent months we have seen this increase to approximately 8 working hours. Same day company formations are now even more useful.

The availability of credit may be a decisive aspect when considering the sustainability of a company and the potential for growth.

UK Limited Companies must have at least one company director. There are rules on who can and cannot be appointed as a director.