← Lessons 02-Business and Company Law
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Law of Contract Sole Traders Partnerships Limited Liability Partnerships — LLP Limited Companies Public Limited Company — PLC Private Limited Company Company Formation & Registration Certificate of Incorporation Private Company → Public Company Company Registers Company Accounts Share Capital Directors Company Secretary Auditors Annual General Meetings — AGM Proxies Company Reports People with Significant Control — PSC Winding Up / Liquidation Liquidator's Duties Bankruptcy ⭐ Key Exam Numbers to Remember

Certificate of Incorporation

  • Once registration requirements and fee are received, the Registrar issues a Certificate of Incorporation.
  • It confirms:
    • Unique company registration number.
    • Date the company came into existence.
  • If a company changes its name, the notes state Companies House must be informed within 14 days.
  • A private limited company can begin business once incorporated.
  • A PLC must wait for a further Trading Certificate confirming the required share capital.