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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Start a business to help people or communities - business structures including community interest companies and co-operatives
Incorporate a private limited company - register it with Companies House and rules on directors, shares, articles of association and telling HMRC about the company
A limited company is a company ‘limited by shares’ or ‘limited by…
You must choose a name for your business if you’re setting up a private…
You must provide a registered office address and email address when you…
Your company must have at least one director. Directors are legally…
Most limited companies are ‘limited by shares’. This means they’re owned…
When you register your company you need: a ‘memorandum of association’ - a…
Use this service to register your company with Companies House. You will…
Most companies register for Corporation Tax and PAYE as an employer at the…
Find out about the private use of company cars and vans and when a benefit charge is incurred.
The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Nationwide Building Society of Virgin Money UK PLC.
Guidance for organisations when making decisions about the design and operation of enterprise IT services which handle OFFICIAL information.
What qualifies as ordinary commuting and private travel for tax purposes.
Personal pensions, stakeholder pensions, SIPPs
How to account for VAT if your business allows goods and services to be used for temporary or permanent private use.
How to apply for the ECF, a grant available to companies working in the leather, textile, garment, and agro-processing industries.
Find out how the scheme works, including issuing shares and raising money, and how to submit your compliance statement.
Personal Accounts Delivery Authority was established as a non-departmental public body by the Pensions Act 2007. Its initial purpose was to provide advice and make recommendations to Government on the personal accounts policy.
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
Guidance on debt relief orders for debt advisers. To search, press ‘control’ and ‘f’ on your keyboard at the same time. A search box will appear.
Statistics, insight and analysis covering enterprise, small businesses, entrepreneurs and support for business.
Business expenses you can claim if you're self-employed
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
Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
The King's Awards for Enterprise - how to enter, online entry forms, guidance notes, deadline, nominations, award categories
What a New Enterprise Allowance mentor does, how to become one and details of the organisations that match new businesses with a mentor.
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