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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…
Aims to encourage private infrastructure investment in developing countries that contributes to economic growth and poverty reduction.
Find out about group and divisional VAT registration and the forms you should use to apply.
'Defined contribution' and 'defined benefit' pension schemes - what they are and what you'll get from them
Professional and public user groups working with us on aspects of the HMCTS Reform Programme, including collaboration on new development proposals.
How responders can reduce the risk of communications disruption during emergencies by using ResilienceDirect, HITS and Telecoms Sub-Groups.
How to register a group of companies, company divisions, joint business ventures and business units for VAT and what to do if they change after registration.
Events courses and programmes to develop skills, knowledge and networks for chief executive officers, deputy-CEOs and their equivalents in public service.
When your limited company doesn't have to get its accounts audited, what you need to put on your accounts if you don't and what to do if shareholders ask for an audit
Guidance about working in collaboration with other charities.
What qualifies as ordinary commuting and private travel for tax purposes.
When to apply the off-payroll working rules (IR35) if you receive services from a worker through their intermediary.
Find out if your business needs to publish a tax strategy, what it should include and when to publish it.
Decide which activities are business or non-business for VAT purposes if you're a local authority or other public body.
The government has launched public call for information on the uses and security of private telecoms networks in the UK.
Making changes to your company - passing resolutions, changing addesses and where your records are kept, your company name and type, directors' and secretaries' details, share structure, constitution
How to register an overseas entity and its beneficial owners or managing officers, so it can buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK.
The Government has a duty under the Energy Act 2011 to enact legislation on energy-related issues in the PRS, and has decided to set up 2 working groups to advise on this complex but important matter.
Find technical information about the VAT reverse charge if you buy or sell building and construction services.
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