# dragonflyassociates.co.uk


## Posts

- [Issuing Shares to New Shareholders: Legal and Strategic Guide](https://dragonflyassociates.co.uk/blog/issuing-shares-to-new-shareholders): Bringing in new shareholders requires a formal share issue process. This guide covers the legal steps, pre-emption rights, and strategic considerations.
- [Company Name Change in the UK: Legal Process and Branding Tips](https://dragonflyassociates.co.uk/blog/company-name-change-uk-legal-process): Changing your company name involves a shareholder resolution and Companies House filing. Here's the complete process — and what to update afterwards.
- [How to Close a Dormant Company in the UK](https://dragonflyassociates.co.uk/blog/how-to-close-dormant-company-uk): If you no longer need your UK company, voluntary strike-off (dissolution) is the fastest route. Here's how the DS01 process works.
- [Non-Resident Director in a UK Company: What You Need to Know](https://dragonflyassociates.co.uk/blog/non-resident-director-uk-company): Non-UK residents can legally direct and own UK limited companies. Here's everything you need to know about the requirements and practicalities.
- [Understanding the Certificate of Incorporation in the UK](https://dragonflyassociates.co.uk/blog/understanding-certificate-of-incorporation-uk): Your Certificate of Incorporation is proof that your UK company legally exists. Here's what it contains and what you can use it for.
- [What Is a Company Authentication Code and Why It Matters](https://dragonflyassociates.co.uk/blog/what-is-company-authentication-code): Your Companies House authentication code is the key to filing changes online. Here's what it is, how to use it, and how to keep it secure.
- [UK Company Filing Deadlines: Annual Compliance Calendar](https://dragonflyassociates.co.uk/blog/uk-company-filing-deadlines-annual-compliance-calendar): A complete reference guide to UK limited company annual filing deadlines — confirmation statements, accounts, CT600, VAT, and more.
- [Director's Salary vs Dividends: What's More Tax Efficient?](https://dragonflyassociates.co.uk/blog/directors-salary-vs-dividends-tax-efficient): For UK limited company directors, the combination of a small salary and dividends is typically the most tax-efficient way to extract profits.
- [How to Appoint or Remove a Company Director](https://dragonflyassociates.co.uk/blog/how-to-appoint-or-remove-a-company-director): A step-by-step guide to legally appointing or removing a director from a UK limited company, including Companies House filing requirements.


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