Companies House

[ˈkʌmpəniz haʊs]

Term

Summary:

Companies House allows anyone to set up a Limited Company and retrieve information about other Limited Companies.

More detail:

Companies House is the official company registrar in the United Kingdom. It is a government organisation that is responsible for maintaining and updating public records for all Limited Companies. It allows for online filing and anyone to search the details of any Limited Company in the UK.

One of the core functions of Companies House is maintaining public records for all Limited Companies in the UK. These records contain important information, such as the company's name, registered office address, directors' names, and share capital.

You may need to register with Companies House if you are selling your company and claiming Entrepreneurs' Relief.

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