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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…
The differences between the 3 types of bottled water, and what bottled water is exempt from the rules.
Use this template for anonymity orders for children and protected parties.
Get help to classify plastics for import and export.
Find out how to apply VAT zero rating for the supply of those plants and seeds that are used to grow food for human consumption.
How to get relief from excise duty on oil used in certain ways using the Industrial Relief Scheme, also known as the Tied Oils Scheme.
Product Recall for Simple Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water 200ml, 400ml and 730ml presenting a microbiological risk.
How product specific rules are used to identify the country of origin when importing or exporting between the UK and EU.
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