Essential guides & tips
Running your business
Once your UK company is set up, there’s still plenty to manage. Find answers to questions from new founders, and learn about ongoing duties like filing confirmation statements.
One of the main frustrations new founders encounter when running a business is the long hours dedicated to admin rather than focusing on the more exciting task of growing their new business. 1st Formations’ guides to running a business outline the critical ongoing duties, like filing confirmation statements and staying compliant in your first year of business. It also provides solutions to reduce the strain of business admin and answers to the key questions new founders often ask.
Annual filing requirements for UK limited companies
11 minutes read
What is a confirmation statement and when is it due?
8 minutes read
First-time founder FAQs
15 minutes read
Our Online Company Manager
3 minutes read
How to stay compliant in your first year of business
9 minutes read
What is a registered office address and why do I need one?
6 minutes read
What to do after setting up a limited company
11 minutes read
What insurance does my UK business need?
11 minutes read
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What is a company registration number (CRN)?
A company registration number (CRN) is the unique identifier issued by Companies House when a company is incorporated in the UK. You can find your CRN on the certificate of incorporation, in Companies House correspondence, or by searching your company on the Companies House register. The CRN stays the same for the life of the company and links your business to its official record and filings.
What is the Government Gateway?
The Government Gateway is a secure login system used primarily for HMRC online services. You use it to file Self Assessment tax returns, submit Corporation Tax returns, manage VAT, and access your Business Tax Account. You create your Government Gateway user ID when you first register for services like Self Assessment or Corporation Tax. GOV.UK One Login is gradually replacing the Government Gateway across government services, including for HMRC.