Female founders: Funding opportunities in the UK
In the UK, women own nearly one in five businesses, yet they receive just 1.8% of equity investment: a statistic that’s not just startling, but economically unsustainable. According to the…
Planning to start a company in the UK as a non-resident? Read this in 2025.
This article will explain what are the requirements for registering a UK limited company. Recommended for non-UK residents.
Start a company in the UK 2025
Now it’s easier than ever to start a company in the UK. 1Office offers now a unique solution where creating a company, ordering address service and accounting can be all…
Understanding Holding Companies in the UK: Benefits and Registration Process
A holding company, also known as a parent company, is primarily established to own shares in other companies. Unlike traditional operating companies, holding companies usually do not produce goods or services themselves. Instead, their primary function is to control or manage other businesses’ assets and operations.
Accounting trends in 2025 and 2026.
Introduction Between 2025 and 2026, the global accounting profession is undergoing a seismic transformation. Catalyzed by rapid advances in AI, the expansion of ESG compliance, and regulatory convergence across…
Annual Report Due Date – Deadlines in Different Countries
As annual report due dates are approaching, now is the ultimate time to start the process of submitting your company’s annual report. Annual reports are mandatory and required by the law in every country. To make business owners’ life easier and to avoid penalties, we have put together a guide of annual report due dates and prices in different countries.
Beyond e-Residency: What’s next for digital identity in global business?
Introduction: The digital identity revolution In 2014, Estonia launched e-Residency, the world’s first government-issued digital identity for global entrepreneurs. Since then: 125,000+ e-residents from 170+ countries, 35,500+ Estonian companies…
ESG compliance & reporting: What SMEs need to know in 2025
As of 2025, ESG compliance is no longer optional for many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe. With the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) taking effect, the shift toward…
How to Do a Background Search for an Estonian Company?
We have gathered a list of useful databases to do a background search for an Estonian company when looking for service providers or business partners.
What are the primary forms of business in the UK?
When starting up a business one of the first things you need to do is to decide the right legal type of business.