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Sets out the main requirements for incorporating a company in the UK.
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')
How you start a limited company.
How to change your charity structure, for example from unincorporated to a CIO or charitable company.
Decide whether to set up a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), a charitable company or an unincorporated association or trust.
Sets out the main requirements for incorporating a limited liability partnership (LLP) in the UK.
Your technology should adapt to future demands and work with existing technologies, processes and infrastructure in your organisation.
Explains your responsibilities, including choosing a name, having a registered address, appointing designated members and registering with Companies House.
Charity Commission guidance about a phased timetable allowing charitable companies to convert to charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs).
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Auerbach on 16 April 2024.
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