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The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill is due to gain royal assent in March 2015. The aim of this new legislation is to reduce the ‘red-tape’ faced by small businesses which can hamper innovation and growth. If the Bill becomes an...

When a business registers with Companies House they must select a name for their company that will differentiate their business from other registered firms. The chosen name must not be the ‘same as’ or ‘too like’ another registered name and...

When an application to incorporate a new company is submitted to Companies House it is necessary to provide a set of articles of association along with the application to register the company. The articles of association are also known as...

A company seal is designed to stamp a company’s registered name and number onto a document to evidence and record that it was executed on behalf of the company. Many new company directors at the time of their company registration purchase a...

Some of the key considerations when forming a limited company, such as the company name, directors and share capital, have already been discussed in Part One. Further important factors include:Company addressesWhen completing the company...

There are many factors that should be taken into consideration when completing the company formation process.Company nameThe first thing to think about when completing a company formation  is your company name. Every private limited company...

Upon company incorporation, it is vital that you understand the obligations of operating a limited company in the UK. This will include understanding what statutory documents need to be filed from the annual return and annual accounts to the...

In recent months, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have been clamping down on undeclared income and also many tax-avoidance schemes which sought to gain a tax advantage for its schemes’ users. The recent introduction Accelerated Payment Notices...

Seeking advice from tax consultants or company secretarial experts can be essential when completing a share transfer to ensure that the correct amount of stamp duty is paid on the transfer. Even if professional advice is not sought, there are...

When you set up a company you may consider registering for VAT. This is a tax charged on VAT taxable goods and services that are sold by VAT-registered companies to both business and non-business customers in the UK. It can also be charged on...

Under the Companies Act 2006, UK limited companies are required to produce and file annual accounts with Companies House. A common misconception is that if a company is dormant it does not have any filing requirements; however this is not the...

When operating a business, there may come a time when you require specific advice and help in relation to your company’s affairs. This could range from basic administrative help from dealing with post and calls, to more complicated tax and...