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Guidance on the use of the sensitive words accreditation, accredit, accredited and accrediting, in a company, Limited Liability Partnership or business name.
When and how to account for VAT when you transfer a business as a going concern (TOGC).
This guidance is intended to support billing authorities in administering the 2024/25 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme.
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
Incorporate a private limited company - register it with Companies House and rules on directors, shares, articles of association and telling HMRC about the company
Set up and run a business partnership - naming a partnership, registering with HMRC, partnership tax returns and legal responsibilities
How to make sure your business’ terms and conditions are fair, and avoid unfair contract terms
Explains your responsibilities, including choosing a name, having a registered address, appointing designated members and registering with Companies House.
Find out about cover policy and indicators for countries and territories that are covered by UK Export Finance.
Find out about being 'active', trading and non-trading, and being dormant if you’re a new or existing company or organisation.
Explains your responsibilities, including choosing a name, having a registered address, appointing partners and registering with Companies House.
Information and guidance on Business Improvement Districts.
When a business changes owner, employees could be protected under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations (TUPE) - types of transfers, your rights, contracts, redundancy, where to get help
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes a speech at the Business Connect conference.
Employees' rights at work under fixed-term contracts - and what happens if a contract is renewed or ended
Employers' responsibilities for different contract types: full-time, part-time, fixed term, agency workers, consultants, zero hours, family members, volunteers and young workers
How you might know if your company is in distress.
If your company isn’t a charity you need Charity Commission permission to use the words ‘charity’, ‘charity’s’, ‘charities’ or ‘charitable’ (known as sensitive words) in its name.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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