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Limited Company

Use our free resources, guides and videos to learn more about setting-up and running your limited company, from incorporation and beyond. Find out how to get started, register with Companies House and HMRC, learn about tax and accounts requirements, and read tips on running your company as efficiently as possible.

UK Tax Rates, Thresholds and Allowances for the Self-Employed

UK Tax Rates, Thresholds and Allowances for the Self-Employed

Read our guide to the current UK tax rates and thresholds affecting sole traders, limited companies, partners and partnerships, employers, and...

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How Do I Sell My Limited Company?

How Do I Sell My Limited Company?

People sell their limited companies for all sorts of reasons. They might be looking to retire from self-employment, have hit hard...

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Selling Shares to Raise Funds in a Private Limited Company

Selling Shares to Raise Funds in a Private Limited Company

Limited companies sometimes sell shares as a way of raising funds for the business. Known as equity finance, one of the...

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Using Different Types of Shares in a Company

Using Different Types of Shares in a Company

Shareholders are normally entitled to voting rights and dividend payments in proportion to the value of shares they own, but if...

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Company Car Tax for Electric Cars

Company Car Tax for Electric Cars

It’s fairly common for employers to offer company cars to employees and directors, or for directors to take one through their...

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What You Should Know About Buying a Business

What You Should Know About Buying a Business

Buying an existing business means you’re taking on a company that already has customers, revenue, and a track record – which...

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What’s The Difference Between a Shareholder and a Person with Significant Control (PSC)?

What’s The Difference Between a Shareholder and a Person with Significant Control (PSC)?

A shareholder and a PSC (Person with Significant Control) have lots in common, but there are also key differences which are...

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What’s the Difference Between an LLP and a Limited Company?

What’s the Difference Between an LLP and a Limited Company?

If you’re starting a business then choosing the right legal structure can be confusing. There are pros and cons to each,...

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Is It Cheaper to Be a Sole Trader or Limited Company?

Is It Cheaper to Be a Sole Trader or Limited Company?

Factors such as how much you earn, and the industry you operate in are all at play when considering what type...

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How and When Are Shares Created?

How and When Are Shares Created?

When you run your own limited company, you’re legally separate from it, so rather than ‘being’ the business like a sole...

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What Happens When A Business Owner Dies Unexpectedly?

What Happens When A Business Owner Dies Unexpectedly?

As well as being an emotional time, the practicalities of what to do if a business owner dies can be confusing...

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Can a Company Have Two Managing Directors?

Can a Company Have Two Managing Directors?

A director is responsible for the success of a company, whilst ensuring it’s compliant with any regulations. It’s a lot of...

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