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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.
Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
Documents relating to Ofqual's requirements to meet the Business Impact Target
Eastern Region, Judge David Wyatt, Miss M Krisko BSc (Est Man) FRICS, Mr J E Francis QPM, 10th and 11th March 2021
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge D Brandler and Mr A Fonka MCIEH, CEnvH, M.Sc. on 12 July 2021
Start a business to help people or communities - business structures including community interest companies and co-operatives
What you need to do if you start working for yourself.
How to set up a limited company, appoint directors and shareholders or guarantors, and register for tax.
Set up and run a business partnership - naming a partnership, registering with HMRC, partnership tax returns and legal responsibilities
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