What is a trademark?
A trademark is something that identifies the products or services of a specific business. It is, therefore, a valuable business asset that needs to be protected to prevent others trying to use it to sell their products and…
Business management
Closing a limited company
There are many sequences of events that can lead to the end of the life of a company. In fact, over 400,000 companies are removed from the register each year. This article will discuss the options available when voluntarily, or…
What is a general partnership?
Mostly, when we talk about a “partnership” in the UK, we mean a general partnership. You might also see this type of business called an ordinary partnership or business partnership. A general partnership is very different from…
What is a limited partnership?
Partnerships differ from other business types like sole traders and limited companies and a limited partnership shares only some of the features of a general partnership and a Limited Liability Partnership. A limited partnership,…
How to apply for administrative restoration
Company restoration is the process by which a dissolved company can be restored to the company register. From 1 October 2009, under section 1024 of the Companies Act 2006, there is a new provision for the restoration of a…
Disadvantages of a Sole Trader
We’ve already looked at the advantages of operating as a sole trader, but there are also important disadvantages that come with sole trader status. It’s for those reasons, and the advantages of incorporating your business,…
2025 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2024, 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
