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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…
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Using our Find and update company information service to follow companies and search company information for free.
When your company or organisation pays Corporation Tax - paying, reporting and dormant companies
Corporation Tax is a tax your company or association pays to HM Revenue…
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Get company information including registered address, previous company names, directors' details, accounts, annual returns and company reports, if it's been dissolved
The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CIC Regulator)'s form for applying to form a community interest company.
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)
What the company register is, what details you need to give to Companies House, and how the public can access this information.
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.
How to send your information to Companies House using our online services.
Application to register (incorporate) a private or public company within the UK.
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