A company registration number is an eight-character unique identifier issued by Companies House. It is automatically generated during verification and cannot be changed. Format varies by UK region: 8 characters for England/Wales, 6 for Scotland/NI
Certificate confirms legal existence of UK companies as separate entities. Allows legal business activities including bank accounts and property transactions. Demonstrates compliance with company law and director qualifications
LLC combines features of corporation and partnership. Protects owners from personal liability for company debts. Regulations vary by state, except banks and insurance companies
GmbH stands for Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung, meaning limited liability company. It is a peer of AG and KGaA, owned by shareholders called Gesellschafter. Limited liability means shareholders' personal assets are protected from company debts
Commercial register is a public directory of registered merchants. Register contains information about company's legal form, office, and capital. Divided into Department A for sole traders and partnerships. Divided into Division B for corporations and mutual insurance companies
AoA establishes legal existence of companies worldwide. Document defines company purpose and operation. Companies can expand beyond minimum requirements