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How to issue a winding up petition - forms and fees to wind up a company to recover any money you're owed.
Use this form to register (incorporate) a private or public company. Include the optional continuation pages if needed.
To start a charity you need trustees, to choose a business structure, decide suitable charitable purposes and you may have to register with the Charity Commission
Use this pro-forma for a memorandum of association to form a company without share capital.
Application to register (incorporate) a private or public company within the UK.
Compulsory and voluntary liquidation, the liquidation process, how liquidation affects company directors and the role of a liquidator
How to send your information to Companies House using our online services.
Find out how the scheme works, including issuing shares and raising money and how to submit a compliance statement.
Business customers can apply to access our electronic services through the portal or Business Gateway.
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
Guidance on the use of the sensitive words accreditation, accredit, accredited and accrediting, in a company, Limited Liability Partnership or business name.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Spain and how to get one if you do.
How to close down your limited company by getting it struck off the Companies Register
Use this pro-forma for a memorandum of association to form a company with share capital.
Get your business ready to employ staff - your responsibilities as an employer, register with HMRC, set up PAYE, get insurance
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.
Using our Find and update company information service to follow companies and search company information for free.
Register now to find out more about what you need to consider when starting a company.
If you import, manufacture, process, distribute or sell plant protection products (PPPs) for professional use in Great Britain, register to comply with regulations.
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