Business management
Setting up as a sole trader is the most popular way of starting up a new business in the UK. It’s especially common amongst those going into business on their own for the first time. Starting your business as a sole trader has…
What is a company limited by guarantee?
A company limited by guarantee is a not-for-profit business set up to serve social, charitable, community-based or other non-commercial objectives. Rather than distribute profits to members, guarantee companies typically retain…
What the Inform Direct NDA template covers
We have written separately about what a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is and when they should be used. We also mentioned some of the key provisions that an NDA should cover. In this article we look specifically at the Inform…
What is a sole trader?
A sole trader is a self-employed person who owns and runs their own business as an individual. A sole trader business doesn’t have any legal identity separate to its owner. That leads many to say that as a sole trader you…
How to strike off a limited company
Striking off a company is a process by which a company is removed from the Companies House register. Once this is done the company ceases to exist. It can be done voluntarily by the company or by the Registrar of Companies if they…
What is a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and do I need one?
What are NDAs and why are they necessary?…
2023 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2022, 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