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A Community Interest Company (CIC) is a business structure designed for those wishing to benefit the community, rather than solely the members or officers of the company. As such they usually constitute businesses that are considered to be...

The most common corporate structure is a private company limited by shares, which are managed by directors and owned by shareholders. Private limited companies have a separate legal identity to their directors and shareholders. This is an...

Companies House, the Registrar of Companies in the UK, has a list of “sensitive words” which are protected from being freely used within a company name. It is therefore important to understand the implications that choosing these words can...

Public companies must have a suitably qualified company secretary; however, it is currently optional for private companies to appoint one. This being said, private companies may be obliged to appoint a company secretary if it is outlined...

Many individuals are unsure as to why they may require a registered office service. Essentially, all UK companies must have a registered office address in the UK, which is stored with the Registrar of Companies and is the official address of...

Wisteria recognise that if you are about to set up a company, there are a number of factors to think about which may seem confusing, such as: which company structure to choose, how to register a company and who with and the company name and...

Whether you are looking to set up a company, or already have a mature business, it’s likely you will need some assistance from business accountants. Dealing with record keeping can be overwhelming and often complex if the company is growing....

When you set up a company, there are a number of potential routes that you can take in order to complete the company formation process.  If you have decided that it would be beneficial for a professional to complete the company formation for...

If you are a non-UK resident about to register a company in the UK, it may be worth contacting your Tax Consultants or a Chartered Tax Advisor for information and advice.  There are many responsibilities that come with forming a company and,...

What’s happened to our high street? No longer a thriving hub of diversity, quality and sophistication, but a breeding ground for pound shops and closing down sales. Dominated by corporate chains and suffocated by out of town retail parks,...

There are many formation agents out there so if you are looking to set up a company with a company formation agent, it is best to find out more about what they offer beforehand. These are the top 8 factors you should check off when choosing...

If you are looking to form a limited company, you may wish to use an online company formation agent. The Association of Company Registration Agents (ACRA) keeps a list of formation agents, who have agreed to work to certain standards. They...