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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')
Sets out the main requirements for incorporating a company in the UK.
Sets out the main requirements for incorporating a limited liability partnership (LLP) in the UK.
Information on the incorporation of charity trustees, what types of charity can apply and what happens after incorporation.
This research with businesses explored reasons for incorporation and experience of the process.
Find out what relief is available when transferring your business and assets in exchange for shares.
How to order certified copies of certificates and documents held on the Companies House register.
Research into understanding the reasons for forming a company.
Get company information including registered address, previous company names, directors' details, accounts, annual returns and company reports, if it's been dissolved
Use this form to correct a director's date of birth if it was incorrectly stated when the company was incorporated.
Incorporate a private limited company - register it with Companies House and rules on directors, shares, articles of association and telling HMRC about the company
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