Search and register a company name in the United Kingdom
Companies House is an Executive Agency of the Department of Trade and Industry responsible for managing the limited companies registered in Great Britain. Companies House has an electronic register of searchable company names called WebCHeck, this is available to the public Monday to Saturday 07:00 – 12 Midnight UK time.
To find out more about the Companies House go to Companies UK
To search for a company name at Companies House go to WebCHeck
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Information about patents, trade marks and copyright in the United Kingdom
Intellectual Property lets people own the work they create by putting in place the right type of protection for there creation or invention. The Intellectual Property Office is the official government body responsible for granting Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the United Kingdom.
To find out more about the Intellectual Property go to the IPO website
Government guide to setting up and doing business in the United Kingdom
Business Link is government’s online resource for businesses. It contains essential information, support and services for you and your business – whether you work for a large organisation or are on your way to starting up.
To find out more go to the Business Link website
Business grants
Grants to help with business development are available from a variety of sources, such as the government, European Union, Regional Development Agencies, Business Link, local authorities and some charitable organisations.
These grants may be linked to business activity or a specific industry sector. Some grants are linked to specific geographical areas, eg those in need of economic regeneration.
To find out more about grants go to the Business Link website
