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About Companies

Am I self employed or employed if I have a limited company?

Am I self employed or employed if I have a limited company?

6 mins
05 September 2024
How to dissolve a company

How to dissolve a company

13 mins
18 July 2024
LTDs vs LLCs: Comparing the two structures

LTDs vs LLCs: Comparing the two structures

16 mins
20 June 2024
Everything you need to know about apostilled documents

Everything you need to know about apostilled documents

7 mins
14 July 2022
What is a company dissolution?

What is a company dissolution?

4 mins
30 June 2022
What does it mean to be a limited company?

What does it mean to be a limited company?

5 mins
29 July 2021
Converting from LLP to limited company: the benefits

Converting from LLP to limited company: the benefits

9 mins
25 March 2021
What is a limited company SIC code

What is a limited company SIC code

7 mins
24 September 2020
What is a holding company?

What is a holding company?

7 mins
27 August 2020
What are limited company resolutions?

What are limited company resolutions?

6 mins
21 August 2020

Business Tips

5 Benefits of using a serviced office

5 Benefits of using a serviced office

9 mins
21 March 2024
Going into business with family or friends – 5 essential tips

Going into business with family or friends – 5 essential tips

11 mins
13 July 2023
8 ways small businesses can fund expansion

8 ways small businesses can fund expansion

12 mins
20 April 2023
15 money-saving tips for small businesses that you need to know

15 money-saving tips for small businesses that you need to know

10 mins
08 December 2022
Selling a company as a sole shareholder and director

Selling a company as a sole shareholder and director

7 mins
08 July 2021
Negative customer reviews - how to deal with them

Negative customer reviews - how to deal with them

12 mins
21 January 2021
How do I protect my business name?

How do I protect my business name?

5 mins
08 October 2020

Company Formation

A Guide to Disciplinary Procedures for Small Companies

A Guide to Disciplinary Procedures for Small Companies

12 mins
7 November 2024
I want to create a UK business presence – can I move my company to the UK?

I want to create a UK business presence – can I move my company to the UK?

9 mins
24 October 2024
5 reasons not to use your home address as a registered office

5 reasons not to use your home address as a registered office

5 mins
22 August 2024
What is the registered email address for companies

What is the registered email address for companies

5 mins
02 May 2024
How to set up a dormant company

How to set up a dormant company

12 mins
19 October 2023
15 reasons why company formations are rejected

15 reasons why company formations are rejected

11 mins
04 April 2023
How to form a UK company in 2023

How to form a UK company in 2023

15 mins
14 October 2022
How to start a company in the UK

How to start a company in the UK

7 mins
18 March 2022
Everything you need to know about the company registration number

Everything you need to know about the company registration number

13 mins
3 March 2022
Limited company or sole trader? We help you decide.

Limited company or sole trader? We help you decide.

13 mins
13 January 2022
Does a company need articles of association?

Does a company need articles of association?

6 mins
20 May 2021
How do I get a certificate of incorporation?

How do I get a certificate of incorporation?

6 mins
18 February 2021
Company formation: what you need to know

Company formation: what you need to know

14 mins
11 February 2021
Do I have to use ‘Limited’ in my company name?

Do I have to use ‘Limited’ in my company name?

5 mins
17 December 2020

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

An introduction to B Corp Certification

An introduction to B Corp Certification

12 mins
5 December 2024
A Guide to Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) Schemes

A Guide to Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) Schemes

17 mins
21 November 2024

Directors and Secretaries

What decisions can directors make without shareholder consent?

What decisions can directors make without shareholder consent?

11 mins
10 October 2024
9 reasons why you should hold board meetings in your company

9 reasons why you should hold board meetings in your company

9 mins
19 September 2024
10 duties of a company director

10 duties of a company director

14 mins
31 August 2023
What is a company officer?

What is a company officer?

7 mins
10 June 2021
Directors' addresses explained

Directors' addresses explained

6 mins
27 May 2021
Are directors employees of a company?

Are directors employees of a company?

6 mins
06 May 2021
Appointing and removing a company director

Appointing and removing a company director

19 mins
05 November 2020

Finance and Tax

Self Assessment for non-resident UK company owners - Part 2

Self Assessment for non-resident UK company owners - Part 2

14 mins
03 July 2024
Self Assessment for non-resident UK company owners: Part 1

Self Assessment for non-resident UK company owners: Part 1

10 mins
23 May 2024
How HMRC taxes foreign income

How HMRC taxes foreign income

12 mins
18 April 2024
An introduction to capital gains tax for small businesses

An introduction to capital gains tax for small businesses

18 mins
25 January 2024
The most tax efficient way to take money out of a limited company

The most tax efficient way to take money out of a limited company

25 mins
16 November 2023
Do UK companies have Tax Identification Numbers (TINs)?

Do UK companies have Tax Identification Numbers (TINs)?

9 mins
14 September 2023
A guide to National Insurance contributions for limited companies

A guide to National Insurance contributions for limited companies

13 mins
17 August 2023
How to claim pre-trading expenses

How to claim pre-trading expenses

8 mins
3 August 2023
How to create an invoice for your limited company

How to create an invoice for your limited company

13 mins
29 June 2023
Can I borrow money from my limited company

Can I borrow money from my limited company

15 mins
1 June 2023
Do I need an accountant to do my Self Assessment tax return?

Do I need an accountant to do my Self Assessment tax return?

8 mins
12 November 2021
What is the Government Gateway?

What is the Government Gateway?

6 mins
08 April 2021
The top 10 Self Assessment tax return mistakes and how to avoid them

The top 10 Self Assessment tax return mistakes and how to avoid them

24 mins
29 April 2021
10 ways to reduce your Corporation Tax bill

10 ways to reduce your Corporation Tax bill

12 mins
18 March 2021
Is my company number my tax number?

Is my company number my tax number?

7 mins
04 February 2021
VAT - the pros and cons of voluntary registration

VAT - the pros and cons of voluntary registration

8 mins
28 January 2021
Working from home? 7 expenses you should be claiming

Working from home? 7 expenses you should be claiming

11 mins
23 December 2020
What is a company’s Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR)?

What is a company’s Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR)?

6 mins
26 November 2020
10 tips on how to improve your company's cash flow

10 tips on how to improve your company's cash flow

17 mins
19 November 2020
12 Self Assessment expenses you didn’t know you could claim

12 Self Assessment expenses you didn’t know you could claim

17 mins
12 November 2020
13 allowable expenses your limited company is not claiming

13 allowable expenses your limited company is not claiming

17 mins
22 October 2020

Inspiration

Find your purpose

Find your purpose

2 mins
17 September 2024
It’s never too late

It’s never too late

1 mins
02 July 2024
Cold Feet

Cold Feet

1 mins
02 July 2024
Don’t let AI steal your job

Don’t let AI steal your job

1 mins
12 July 2024
From job loss to being your own boss

From job loss to being your own boss

3 mins
03 July 2024

Shares and Shareholders

The pros and cons of share capital

The pros and cons of share capital

8 mins
15 April 2021
Dividends - do all shareholders get them?

Dividends - do all shareholders get them?

11 mins
07 January 2021
Transferring and issuing company shares

Transferring and issuing company shares

11 mins
01 October 2020
Can I transfer shares to my children?

Can I transfer shares to my children?

10 mins
17 September 2020
What is a company shareholder?

What is a company shareholder?

8 mins
03 September 2020

Startup Advice

7 simple ways to become your own boss

7 simple ways to become your own boss

9 mins
4 April 2024
Limited company or sole trader? We help you decide.

Limited company or sole trader? We help you decide.

13 mins
13 January 2022
Why most businesses fail in the first 3 years

Why most businesses fail in the first 3 years

20 mins
17 June 2021
Is your business idea really that good? 5 ways to find out

Is your business idea really that good? 5 ways to find out

9 mins
25 February 2021
The real reason you should form a limited company

The real reason you should form a limited company

7 mins
14 January 2021

Staying Compliant

Do I need to pay the ICO data protection fee?

Do I need to pay the ICO data protection fee?

10 mins
20 April 2023
What are dormant company accounts?

What are dormant company accounts?

5 mins
28 July 2022
The limited company dates that you need to know about

The limited company dates that you need to know about

9 mins
8 April 2022
Do I need to tell Companies House when I move house?

Do I need to tell Companies House when I move house?

9 mins
09 December 2021
How to fix an incorrect director's date of birth at Companies House

How to fix an incorrect director's date of birth at Companies House

7 mins
13 May 2021
Late confirmation statement? Here’s what to do

Late confirmation statement? Here’s what to do

11 mins
04 March 2021
What are the filing requirements of a limited company?

What are the filing requirements of a limited company?

13 mins
29 October 2020
The confirmation statement explained

The confirmation statement explained

8 mins
10 September 2020

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