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Set up a free school - find out what you need to do and how to increase your chance of success
Set up and run a business partnership - naming a partnership, registering with HMRC, partnership tax returns and legal responsibilities
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How to set up a charity: find trustees, choose a name and structure, create a governing document, meet the public benefit requirement, register your charity.
To start a charity you need trustees, to choose a business structure, decide suitable charitable purposes and you may have to register with the Charity Commission
How to line up your reporting dates for accounts and Company Tax Returns at the end of your limited company's first year
What you need to do if you set up as a sole trader - check your employment status, understand your obligations, and register for tax.
What you need to do to start a business: choose a legal structure, see if you need licences and insurance, learn about reliefs and benefits
Find out how to give or view an authority to use deferment, guarantee or cash account to import goods.
Start a business to help people or communities - business structures including community interest companies and co-operatives
Explains your responsibilities, including choosing a name, having a registered address, appointing designated members and registering with Companies House.
Find out how to apply for a duty deferment account, so you can delay paying most customs or tax charges when you import goods or release goods from an excise warehouse.
How to set up a flat management company to manage property on residents' behalf and what you must do to run it legally
Find out what it means to be a charity and what to do if setting up a charity is the right option for you.
Explains your responsibilities, including choosing a name, having a registered address, appointing partners and registering with Companies House.
Set up a Direct Debit with your bank or building society if you’ve applied for a duty deferment account.
How to get your business ready to move goods out of the UK to Common Transit Convention countries.
Find out how to work out your annual alcohol production if you’re part of a group, or you merge with, or separate from another business.
Guidance for school leaders and induction tutors on setting up training based on the early career framework.
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