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Running a limited company - including directors' responsibilities, company annual returns, reporting company changes and how to take money out of a limited company
As a director of a limited company, you must: follow the company’s rules,…
How you take money out of the company depends on what it’s for and how…
You must report certain changes to Companies House. Changing your…
You must use a business bank account for your Limited Company. You must…
You need to check that the information Companies House has about your…
Signs You must display a sign showing your company name at your registered…
How to set up a flat management company to manage property on residents' behalf and what you must do to run it legally
Even the best-run business can face unexpected challenges and solvency issues. It's important you recognise the signs and understand your duties as a director.
Understanding your role as director of a limited company and your responsibilities to Companies House.
As a landlord, find out if the leaseholders in your block have the right to take over management of your building, and the process they must go through to do this
Find out about being 'active', trading and non-trading, and being dormant if you’re a new or existing company or organisation.
Find out about Managed Service Companies and Managed Service Company Providers, including how to identify them and their role in tax avoidance schemes.
How to set up and register flat management companies, right to manage (RTM) companies and commonhold associations.
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