• The address of your company’s place of business, i.e. trading address (if this is different from the registered address)
• Though you don’t have to include the names of directors, if you choose to, you must list all directors, leaving no one out
• Your fully registered company name (ending in the word Limited or Ltd)

The following should be included, and are often disclosed in a footer:

• Your company registration number plus the place of registration (e.g. England and Wales)
• Your company registered address (this has to be clearly identified as the registered office/place of business)

And, if applicable:

• State that you are using a trading name
• State that you are a charity, if your name doesn't include "charity" or "charitable"

• Your business name
• Your own name (if your business's name is different from your own name)
• Your business address

• All the same requirements as those listed under "Sole trader," and
• The names of all partners
• The address of the main office
• If there are too many partners to name, you can state where a full list of partners can be found

These are things people tend to include:

• Telephone and fax number
• Website URL
• Email address
• The nature of the business, if this isn’t obvious from the name
• The VAT number (which is a legal requirement for invoices)
• Logo
• Social media details

If you are a member of a professional or trade body you should check their requirements, you may need to include specific information to meet their requirements.

HSA & Co cannot accept responsibility for any person acting or refraining to act as a result of any material contained in this article. This article is designed to be of general help and cannot replace getting your own advice on a matter. It is not intended to be a definitive statement covering all aspects but is a brief comment on a specific point.