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Should I purchase a business address service for my UK company?

Published in Company formation on November 5, 2018 by Johnathan Korchak

Every UK company needs a registered address based in the UK, and individual company directors must each also provide a service address to Companies House. However, many people will not have an address they can – or want to –…

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Tags: registered office address, company formations, addresses, service address

How to choose a great business name

Published in Company formation on October 31, 2018 by Johnathan Korchak

Choosing a business name can be one of the most exciting parts of setting up a new business and if you get it right, a real sense of pride.…

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Tags: incorporation, company names

A Guide to Your Company Authentication Code

Published in Company records, Company formation on September 11, 2018 by Jayne Challinor

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Tags: company records, authentication code, Company Formation

Advantages and disadvantages of a community interest company (CIC)

Published in Company formation on May 30, 2018 by Johnathan Korchak

A community interest company (or CIC) is a special form of non-charitable limited company, which exists primarily to benefit a community or with a view to pursuing a social purpose, rather than to make a profit for shareholders.…

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Tags: business types, community interest companies

How do I tell HMRC my new company is dormant?

Published in Company formation on February 15, 2018 by Eunice Brain

This article explains the process of registering a new company as dormant. We also provide a free template letter that can be used to inform HMRC of the new company’s dormant status.…

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Tags: dormant companies, HMRC, Company Formation

What is a limited company?

Published in Company formation on September 9, 2017 by Johnathan Korchak

A limited company is a form of business which is legally separate from its owners (typically shareholders) and managers (formally called directors). In the UK, it must be incorporated at Companies House. This confers the status of…

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Tags: incorporation, business types, limited company

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