Do I need a business bank account?
Not all businesses are required to have a business bank account. Many business that are not legally required to have a business account still decide to operate with one as they do offer many benefits.…
Business finance
Guide to registering a charge at Companies House
Almost all charges should be registered with Companies House, so a good understanding of what is required to file an MR01 form is essential.…
When do you have to register for VAT?
Your business must register for VAT with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if, over the past 12 months, your “taxable supplies” (closely based on your sales or turnover, not your profit) have exceeded the VAT registration…
How to register for VAT
Some business owners will always feel more comfortable appointing an agent to register for VAT (as well as then submitting VAT returns and dealing with HMRC on their behalf). But there’s no requirement to appoint an agent and…
What is an employer reference number?
An employer reference number is a unique combination of letters and numbers, also called an employer PAYE reference, PAYE reference number or just abbreviated to ERN. It is given to a business when it registers with HMRC as an…
What is a company’s unique taxpayer reference?
A company’s unique taxpayer reference is a 10 digit number issued to all new limited companies. This unique taxpayer reference, often abbreviated to UTR and otherwise known as a corporation tax reference or just tax reference,…
2018 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2017, year-on-year growth rates and breakdown by county. This detailed insight is provided in the form of easy to understand infographics available for sharing through social media and on your own website
