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Advantages and disadvantages of a public limited company

Published in Company formation on April 17, 2024 by Johnathan Korchak

A great number of businesses choose to incorporate as a company limited by shares. That contrasts with other forms of business, such as the sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnership (LLP) or company limited by…

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Tags: business types, plc

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B Corp certification: how to change your articles of association

Published in Company formation on August 14, 2023 by David Hill

An increasing number of companies are looking to achieve B Corp Certification. One component of this requires the addition of a ‘legal requirement’ to the company’s articles of association. This consists of some fixed…

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Tags: articles of association, directors

What is a right to manage (RTM) company?

Published in Company formation on April 14, 2023 by David Hill

The leaseholders in a block of flats have the right to form a company for the purpose of taking over management of their block from the freeholder (landlord). In doing so they will be exercising their right to manage (RTM).…

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Tags: limited by guarantee companies, Company Formation, limited company

What is a limited company?

Published in Company formation on April 14, 2023 by Johnathan Korchak

A limited company is a form of business which is legally separate from its owners (typically shareholders) and those appointed to run it (directors). Its defining characteristic is limited liability, which we explain below.…

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Tags: business types, incorporation, limited company

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What is an umbrella company?

Published in Company formation on December 5, 2022 by David Hill

Whenever a contractor considers approaching a client or agency for work, they face a dilemma over how best to get paid. UK tax laws tend to push them into choosing between two options: …

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Tags: Company Formation, limited company, tax

What is a holding company?

Published in Company formation on September 27, 2022 by David Hill

This article explains what a holding company is and what the reasons are for using one.…

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Tags: Company Formation, company owners, company types

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