Forming a limited company
Although you can set up a limited company by buying a company online or 'off the shelf', it is...
Buying a company 'off the shelf'
If time is an important factor, you can consider buying a ready-made company. The procedure will...
Company bonus or dividend?
In many small companies, the owners are also the directors, and this gives importance to how income...
The tax system for companies
How the tax system works for companies.
Getting the company struck off
A private company (not subject to insolvency proceedings) can apply to the Registrar of Companies...
Pros and cons of limited companies
We are often asked, 'Should I form a limited company?' The reality is that there is no easy answer...
Statutory records
It is essential that you keep your company's statutory records up-to-date. Do not underestimate the...
Tax-saving strategies
Expenditure incurred before the company year-end might reduce the current year's tax liability...
The company secretary
The position of company secretary in a private company is now optional. Thus a company can operate...
The law and directors' responsibilities
Who is a director and what are their legal responsibilities?
Companies Act
The Companies Act comprises approximately 1,300 sections.
Tax and the company car
Details of how the tax system charges tax on a company car.
Interest and tax payments
HMRC charge interest on underpayments of tax, and pays interest (repayment supplement) on...
Companies House - forms you need to know about
There are over 100 company-related forms prescribed. We list below these and include a link to all...
