Company Guides
How to set up a limited company in the UK. From the incorporation process to ongoing tasks such as dealing with Companies House, and maintaining your company records.
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Company limited by guarantee: definition, liability and common uses
Typically used by not-for-profit organisations, a company limited by guarantee is similar to one limited by shares, but with some important differences.
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Community Interest Company (CIC) – features and how to set one up
A Community Interest Company (CIC) is a limited company set up to benefit the community. Learn how CICs work, their features, and how to register in the UK
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New Companies House ID checks for directors from autumn 2025
From autumn 2025, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will need to verify their identity with Companies House.
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Set up a limited company in the UK: options and costs explained
Setting up a private limited company is perhaps simpler than you may think. You can incorporate yourself, or use a professional to do this for you.
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What advantages does a limited company offer?
If you’re starting up a business for the first time, you can choose which business structure most suits your needs. A limited company offers liability protection for its directors and is usually most tax efficient route to take. Here we look at the advantages (and disadvantages) offered by incorporating.
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Where do you have to display your limited company name?
A quick guide to where and how to display your UK company name legally, including signage, documents, websites, and key exceptions.
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Types of limited companies in the UK explained
Learn about the different types of limited companies in the UK, including limited by shares, limited by guarantee, PLCs, LLPs, CICs and more.
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Guide to share capital and classes of shares in a limited company
A statement of capital states a company’s issued shares and status at a specific date. It forms part of the documentation submitted during incorporation.
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How to take money out of a limited company
If you own a limited company, you generate income for the business. So, how can you take money out of the company legally, and tax-efficiently?
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Forming a company – what is the meaning of ‘limited liability’?
In what sense do any shareholders and directors have limited liability should things go wrong with the business? What does this mean in reality?
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Are you allowed to run your business from home?
The answer to this much-asked question depends on where you live, whether you’re the property owner or tenant, and the kind of business you want to run.
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Who can become a limited company director?
Although most can hold the position, some people are disqualified from running a company. What rules govern the appointment of a limited company director?