August 18, 2009
Companies Act 2006 – key things to know
Don’t forget the Companies Act 2006 is changing the law for companies. Some changes have already happened. For more information go to www.companieshouse.gov.uk/act. Here’s what’s happening from 1 October 2009:-
- A director’s residential address will automatically become the service address (available to the public). If you want a different service address e.g. registered address – you will be able to change online
- All Companies House accounts filing deadlines reduced by one month
- Changes to arrangements for inspecting a company’s registers
- Easier to set up a company
- Change to articles for new companies – to include company’s objects & liabilities (from memorandum)
- Notifying article changes – amendments must be sent within 15 days to avoid possible penalties and a criminal offence
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