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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')
How to order certified copies of certificates and documents held on the Companies House register.
Decide whether to set up a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), a charitable company or an unincorporated association or trust.
Find out who should register for Corporation Tax as a non-UK incorporated or non-UK resident company.
Charity Commission guidance about a phased timetable allowing charitable companies to convert to charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs).
Types of model articles of association a limited company can have, including older versions of Table A from previous company legislation.
Explains your responsibilities, including choosing a name, having a registered address, appointing designated members and registering with Companies House.
Unincorporated associations are organisations set up through an agreement between a group of people who come together for a reason other than to make a profit
Find out about the rules you must follow for spending, borrowing from, or transferring your charity’s permanent endowment.
Start a business to help people or communities - business structures including community interest companies and co-operatives
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