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How to close down your limited company by getting it struck off the Companies Register
You can close down your limited company by getting it ‘struck off’ the…
Before applying to strike off your limited company, you must close it down…
To apply to strike off your limited company, you must send Companies House…
You must withdraw your application if your company is no longer eligible…
Workplace pensions - your employer's responsibilities to you to provide a workplace pension and what automatic enrolment means to you
This publication provides guidance for businesses considering making offers of employment to people coming to the UK from Ukraine.
What to do if you think you've spotted a scam pretending to be from Companies House, and examples of scam emails, letters and telephone calls.
Object to a company's application to be removed from the companies register - how to find out if a company's applied for insolvency, who can object, how to object, what happens next.
For company directors, LLP members or people with significant control (PSCs) who are at serious risk and want to protect their personal information from the public.
Find out about how and what you’ll be paid and how to check your pay when you’re employed by an umbrella company as a temporary worker.
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
Find out if you’re a trust or company service provider who needs to register for supervision with HMRC under the money laundering regulations.
The rules for employment agencies and businesses: licences, vulnerable people, opting out, job advertisements, transfer fees, trade unions, terms and conditions and contracts, travel and accommodation for work-seekers
Guidance you should consider when considering the employee shareholder employment status.
Using our Find and update company information service to follow companies and search company information for free.
Incorporate a private limited company - register it with Companies House and rules on directors, shares, articles of association and telling HMRC about the company
To offer credit to consumers you must be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and join the Financial Services Register
Types of model articles of association a limited company can have, including older versions of Table A from previous company legislation.
Find out what to do if an agency or umbrella company offers to reduce your tax liability and increase your take home pay.
Employee benefits and careers at Companies House.
Understanding your role as director of a limited company and your responsibilities to Companies House.
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