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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 one way to set up a business. It is legally separate…
There are 2 types of limited company: limited by shares 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…
A company limited by shares must have at least one shareholder, who can be…
When setting up a company limited by guarantee you must have at least one…
When you register your company you need: a ‘memorandum of association’ - a…
Use this service to register your company with Companies House. You will…
You can add Corporation Tax services to your business tax account if you…
UK trade in goods by business characteristics data shows details of international trade in goods by industry group, age group, business size, and business location.
Choosing a legal structure when you're starting a business: the differences between being a sole trader and a limited company, including legal risk, registration and taxes.
Company helped failing businesses avoid legitimate insolvency procedures
Set up and run a business partnership - naming a partnership, registering with HMRC, partnership tax returns and legal responsibilities
Check if you need a licence and apply online.
The rules for employment agencies and businesses: licences, vulnerable people, opting out, job advertisements, transfer fees, trade unions, terms and conditions and contracts, travel and accommodation for work-seekers
How to manage your annual accounts, Company Tax Returns and Corporation Tax if your non-trading or dormant limited company starts trading again.
What it means to be dormant for Corporation Tax or Companies House - trading and non-trading, annual accounts, Company Tax Returns and telling HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
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