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Sets out the main requirements for incorporating a company in the UK.
Sets out the main requirements for incorporating a limited liability partnership (LLP) in the UK.
Incorporate a private limited company - register it with Companies House and rules on directors, shares, articles of association and telling HMRC about the company
How to set up a limited company, appoint directors and shareholders or guarantors, and register for tax.
Use this form to register (incorporate) a private or public company. Include the optional continuation pages if needed.
Application form to register (incorporate) a limited liability partnership (LLP) within the UK.
Delay paying Capital Gains Tax (CGT) if you transfer your business to a limited company in return for shares, check if you're eligible, let HMRC know if you do not want to claim Incorporation Relief (sometimes called 'business transfer relief')
Explains your responsibilities, including choosing a name, having a registered address, appointing designated members and registering with Companies House.
Application to register (incorporate) a private or public company within the UK.
This research with businesses explored reasons for incorporation and experience of the process.
Quarterly release providing information about the number of companies on the register, newly incorporated companies, and removals from the register.
Use form EX103A if you're an incorporated company for telling HMRC about your use or intention to use premises, rooms, places, vessels, utensils or other plant.
Start a business to help people or communities - business structures including community interest companies and co-operatives
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