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Did you mean incorporate
Sets out the main requirements for incorporating a company in the UK.
Decide whether to set up a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), a charitable company or an unincorporated association or trust.
Use form EX103A if you're an incorporated company for telling HMRC about your use or intention to use premises, rooms, places, vessels, utensils or other plant.
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re building a new house.
Find out about the rules you must follow for spending, borrowing from, or transferring your charity’s permanent endowment.
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re converting an existing building into a dwelling.
Delay paying Capital Gains Tax (CGT) if you transfer your business to a limited company in return for shares, check if you're eligible, let HMRC know if you do not want to claim Incorporation Relief (sometimes called 'business transfer relief')
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