Company Guides

In what sense do any shareholders and directors have limited liability should things go wrong with the business? What does this mean in reality?

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.

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.

Although most businesses registered with Companies House process income and expenditure, dormant companies are just standard companies that are inactive.

Although most can hold the position, some people are disqualified from running a company. What rules govern the appointment of a limited company director?

Choosing a name for your limited company is a big deal – it is going to be the name that underpins everything you do in your business. It will carry your reputation and guarantee how memorable you are to future customers. However, there are rules you should be aware of when making your choice.

A limited liability partnership (LLP) is a business model that shares some characteristics with both a limited company and a regular partnership while possessing unique features of its own.

When registering a new limited company, you must provide (or adopt) Articles of Association, which act as the company’s ‘rule book’, and an initial list of subscribers via a Memorandum of Association.