The new requirement for companies to supply a registered email address (REA), also sometimes referred to as an ‘appropriate email address’, is found in Clause 29 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023).…
Review of 2023 UK company formations
We’re pleased to share the Inform Direct 2024 Review of UK Company Formations.…
What is a limited liability partnership (LLP)?
A Limited Liability Partnership (often called an LLP) is a type of business structure that combines elements of a partnership and a corporation. It provides limited liability protection to its partners, which means that the…
Inform Direct repeats Feefo Platinum Service Award win
Here at Inform Direct we’re delighted again to have been awarded the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award, an independent seal of excellence recognising exceptional customer service. The award from Feefo, the global customer…
10 Reasons to be a Sole Trader
Setting up as a sole trader is the most popular way of starting up a new business in the UK. It’s especially common amongst those going into business on their own for the first time. Starting your business as a sole trader has…
What is a shareholder?
Shareholders are people (or sometimes other companies) who invest money into a company in return for shares (also known as ‘equity’). Each share is a slice of the company. One share can be a big slice or a very thin slice,…
2025 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2024, year-on-year growth rates and breakdown by county. This detailed insight is provided in the form of easy to understand infographics available for sharing through social media and on your own website