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What the public register is, what details you need to give us, and how the public can access this information.
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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…
How an obliged entity can make a report if there’s a material discrepancy between the information it holds about a person with significant control (PSC) or registrable beneficial owner of an overseas entity, and the information on the Companies House...
What qualifies as ordinary commuting and private travel for tax purposes.
The PFI Centre of Excellence is run by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) to provide expert support and advice to departments and contracting authorities.
For company directors, LLP members or people with significant control (PSCs) who are at serious risk and want to protect their personal information from the public.
Use this form of assent for re-registration of a public company as private and unlimited.
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.
Find out about the private use of company cars and vans and when a benefit charge is incurred.
Practical steps to manage the risk of online harm if your online platform allows people to interact, and to share text and other content.
Non-military housing options and advice available to serving personnel who are not seeking or due to leave service
Make sure citizens’ rights are protected by integrating privacy as an essential part of your system.
Charity trustees must 'have regard' to the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance when carrying out activities to which it's relevant.
How to manage and review your charity's connection to a non-charity.
Section (15.01 - 15.16) last updated: March 2017.
This form is for public companies to re-register as a private limited company.
When to apply the off-payroll working rules (IR35) if you receive services from a worker through their intermediary.
'Defined contribution' and 'defined benefit' pension schemes - what they are and what you'll get from them
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