Is it still a legal requirement to show your company details on your website?

[d000hg]

What are the current rules here? I ask because we're looking for a local accountant for a new business and one that is listed as a FreeAgent partner displays neither their address nor company number anywhere I can see on their website.

I always thought you had to on every page, or do you just have to have it somewhere... or not at all? If it's a requirement that puts me off because while accountants aren't solicitors I would expect them to know basics.

BTW if anyone uses a FA accountant for non-contracting business and would recommend them, please feel free here or by PM.

[northernladuk]

Come on dhoogie. A 2 second Google search will sort this. You should know better.

Website legal requirements: laws and regulations in the UK (2018)

[d000hg]

Google doesn't know if the information is correct or trustworthy... relying on whatever Google finds is not good practice.

[northernladuk]

You ask what the rules are and there they are. 2 seconds more and you could find the actual legislation.

[CryingSheep]

Google doesn't know if the information is correct or trustworthy... relying on whatever Google finds is not good practice.

And what someone says in here is! Makes sense...

[d000hg]

Yes, because there are people here I trust.

[jamesbrown]

Running a limited company: Signs, stationery and promotional material - GOV.UK

[northernladuk]

Running a limited company: Signs, stationery and promotional material - GOV.UK

He can't click on that link. The government will be watching him.

[WTFH]

Have you checked their website/company name on companies house?

https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/

Or could you tell us the website and we can research it for you?

[Scruff]

Not all accountants practice as a LLP / Limited Company. Some operate as Sole Traders, so finding them on Companies House isn't a given.

I would be more concerned that they are actually members of their relevant Professional Body, ie

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Find an accountant | Find a chartered accountant | ICAEW.

Financial Reporting Council

List of Accountancy Bodies and Organisations

Phone them up, and ask them for their Professional Membership status?