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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What are a company’s statutory registers?
All companies must keep up-to-date statutory registers and ensure they are available for inspection on request. Statutory registers include important information about the company such as the names of members and how many shares each one holds.
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What are the costs of running a limited company?
There are a number of initial and ongoing costs associated with running a limited company. In this guide we look at the typical costs you will incur as a company owner.
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What is a limited company registered office address?
A registered office is the official address of a limited company and having one is a legal requirement for any incorporated business trading in the UK.
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Single Alternative Inspection Location (SAIL) address – what is it?
The Single Alternative Inspection Location (SAIL) is a facility provided by Companies House that allows companies to keep statutory records at a location other than their registered office.
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What is the difference between using ‘limited’ and ‘ltd’ with your company name?
In terms of legal structure, there is no difference between the terms “Limited” and “Ltd.” Both terms indicate that a company is a private limited company, a type of legal entity in the UK.
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What is a Community Interest Company (CIC)?
A Community Interest Company (CIC) is an enterprise set up to make a profit for the benefit of the wider community. CICs first appeared in 2005.
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How to close down a limited company – 4 options
How you choose to close your company could have a big impact on your tax bill. And, depending on your business’ financial health, there are also legal implications to take into account.
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What is the Companies House PROOF scheme?
The PROOF scheme, also known as the Protected Online Filing scheme, is a completely free service established by Companies House to protect your business from potential fraud.
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Should you set up a buy-to-let limited company?
Here’s how owning a rental property through a buy-to-let company differs from owning it in your own name, and a look at the pros and cons.
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What is a limited by guarantee company?
Typically used by not-for-profit organisations, a company limited by guarantee is very similar to one limited by shares, but with some important differences.
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Forming a company – what is a SIC code?
When you form a new company, you need to choose a Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code you want to associate with your new venture. So, what is an SIC code used for?
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What is a UK private limited company?
A private limited company is a popular type of business structure in the UK. Here we explain what a limited company is, and how to register one.