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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…
Use this service to register your company with Companies House. You will…
You can add Corporation Tax services to your business tax account if you…
Records and paperwork you must keep if you're self-employed as a sole trader or partner in a business: income, costs, profit, how long to keep records.
You must keep records of your business income and expenses for your Self…
You’ll need to keep records of: all sales and income all business expenses…
You must keep your records for at least 5 years after the 31 January…
Business expenses you can claim if you're self-employed
If you’re self-employed, your business will have various running costs,…
If you’re self-employed - a sole trader or individual in a business…
Keep records of all your business expenses as proof of your costs. Tell HM…
Become a sole trader with HM Revenue and Customs - your legal responsibilities if you run a business as a self-employed sole trader.
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.
Guidance and tax advice for businesses, sole traders and limited companies, including how to set up, your responsibilities and how to get help with your taxes.
Learn more about your responsibilities if you’re running a small business including registration, tax returns, record keeping, tax bills and payments.
Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
Small businesses can record income and expenses when money is actually paid rather than when they've invoiced or received
Use a simpler calculation to work out income tax for your vehicle, home and business premises expenses
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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