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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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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All limited companies must file P&L accounts from 2027
From April 2026 filing periods (i.e., from 2027), all limited companies must submit profit and loss accounts to Companies House. How will this affect you?
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How to write a business plan for your limited company – includes downloads
A business plan doesn’t have to be a hefty document and shouldn’t be long-winded, especially if you’re trying to raise funding from a bank or investors.
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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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What types of limited companies are there in the UK?
Discover the main types of limited companies in the UK, including LTDs, PLCs, LLPs, and CICs, with key features and legal differences explained.
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Forming a company – what is a statement of capital?
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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What are different classes of shares used for?
Today, many companies have just the one class of shares – ordinary shares. However, there are many different classes of shares. Read on to find out more.
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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.