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As such they usually constitute businesses that are considered to be social enterprises. CICs have an ‘asset lock’ whereby there is a limit on the amount of capital that can be transferred to other entities or to any members through...

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...

As company formation agents, Wisteria Formations is part of Wisteria Chartered Business Accountants and Tax Advisers meaning we are able to provide you with more than just your company formation. We offer a variety of services for start-ups...

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...

Chartered Accountants are often asked what a certificate of good standing is and why one might be required and this article will answer both of those questions. A good standing certificate states that a UK company has been in continuous,...

There are various ways to register a company in the UK. The process to register a company in the UK can be very simple, quick and easy by using a specialist company formation agent or accountant. Since companies House now accepts applications...

Crowdfunding is the use of small amounts of capital from a large number of individuals to finance a new business venture. It is a popular way to raise finance for various purposes; these may include business ventures, projects and activities....