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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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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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 does a limited company secretary do?
All limited companies in the UK must appoint at least one director during the incorporation process. Whilst no longer a mandatory appointment, a company may also decide to appoint a secretary to undertake a specific role in the business.
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How many limited companies are there in the UK?
After sole trader status, the limited company is the most popular business structure in the UK. Here we look at how many there are on the official register, and how the number of incorporated businesses have grown massively over the past decade.
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Company directors – what is a ‘service address’?
For privacy reasons, company officers may opt to use a service address on the public record, but what does this mean, and how does it work in practice?
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Steps you must take when you hire your first employee
Here is a list of some of the main steps you should follow when hiring a member of staff for the very first time.
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Limited companies – what are pre-emptive rights?
Pre-emptive rights, also known as rights of pre-emption, means that the current shareholders in a company should always have first refusal on any new shares being issued, whether this arises through the transfer, allotment, or transmission of shares.