Resources

Plain-English guides
for UK founders.

How to incorporate, run and stay compliant, written for founders who'd rather be building.

Company formed.  The essential admin, deadlines and next steps after incorporation
Compliance

What Happens After You Register a Limited Company?

Just registered a limited company? Learn what to do next, from Corporation Tax to bookkeeping, confirmation statements and Companies House deadlines.

Guide to filing your first confirmation statement
Compliance

How to file your first confirmation statement

Filing your first confirmation statement? Follow a practical checklist covering company details, identity verification, filing fees and acceptance checks.

How to move your registered office without losing track of company post
Compliance

How to change your registered office

Learn how to change your registered office address with Companies House, what you need, when it takes effect and which other records to update.

Take your home address off the public register
Compliance

How to remove your home address from the Companies House register

Used your home as your registered office? Here's how to remove it from the Companies House register with form SR01, what it costs and what it can't fix.

Company accounts - what to prepare, who receives them and when they're due.
Compliance

Annual Accounts Explained: What to File and When

Understand annual accounts for UK limited companies, filing deadlines, small company rules and what happens if you file late.

Confirmation statement: What to check, when to file and how to stay on track
Compliance

Confirmation Statements Explained: How to File, Fees and Deadlines

Learn what a confirmation statement is, when to file, the Companies House fees, identity verification requirements and how FOUNDRS helps.

Verify your identity for your limited company.  Keep your company on track
Compliance

Companies House Identity Verification: A Step-by-Step Guide for Founders

Learn how to verify your identity for Companies House, and how verification works when you form or import a company with FOUNDRS.

Who controls your company? A simple guide to PSCs, ownership and the 25% rule
Compliance

What Is a Person with Significant Control (PSC)?

Understand what a Person with Significant Control (PSC) is, the 25% rules, who qualifies as a PSC and what you need to tell Companies House.

What you can use for a business address - and how to keep your home private
Compliance

Registered Office Address: What It Is and What Address You Can Use

Learn what a registered office address is, Companies House requirements, whether you can use your home address and the alternatives available.