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Companies House - Directors and Secretaries Guide
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1. Can I use information from Companies House?
Yes. Company information is vital to informed decision-making.
At Companies House you'll find information on every company in Great Britain, from names and addresses to annual returns and accounts. But note that most unlimited companies do not have to file their accounts.
You can also get information about oversea companies that establish a place of business in this country or open a branch here.
You can order a company search by telephoning 0870 3333636 or by visiting any of Companies House' offices.
2. Where do I get forms and guidance booklets?
This is one of a series of Companies House booklets which provide a simple guide to the Companies Act.
Statutory forms and guidance booklets are available, free of charge from Companies House. The quickest way to get them is through the Companies House website or by telephoning 0870 3333636.
If you prefer you can write to Companies House stationery sections in Cardiff or Edinburgh.
Forms can also be obtained from legal stationers, accountants, solicitors and company formation agents - addresses in business phone books.
3. How do I send information to the Registrar?
You may deliver documents to the Registrar by hand (personally or by courier), including outside office hours, bank holidays and weekends to Cardiff, London and Edinburgh.
You may also send documents by post or by the Hays Document Exchange service (DX). If you send documents, please address them to:
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For companies incorporated in |
For companies incorporated in |
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The Registrar of Companies |
The Registrar of Companies |
Companies House will only acknowledge receipt of documents at Companies if you provide a stamped addressed envelope.
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