An apt, distinctive and very memorable name for any type of start up company is absolutely essential in order for its products or services...

If your new business is going to involve a website for your customers to make purchases, you're going to need a credit card payment...

The best age to start a business debate has been rumbling on for years. Is it when you are young and naive, so you...

Cloud computing has grown in prominence over the last couple of years and is being promoted as the key to the future of Information...

Every new business requires capital. This is likely to be one of your biggest concerns when starting a new venture. When a new business...

Working capital is a measure of both a company's efficiency and short term health. It is the difference between current assets and current liabilities...

David Cameron and George Osborne have been at it again. In sneaking through the 2015 budget announcement that taxes on dividends will change, they...

London is one of the leading business hubs around the world. Many international organisations and businesses have their headquarters based in London. As an...

The company formation process requires all companies to have a UK registered office address. This address will be required whether you are forming your...

If you want to set up a limited company, you might worry about the overall cost of doing so. After all, you might have...

Running a small business is a very rewarding experience. The hard work and effort which you personally invest in your business will reap many...

Completing the company formation process is the easy part. Registering your new company online with Companies House takes less than 3 hours when using...

Organisations that will be non profit organisations but will still require a corporate status will normally be set up as a private company limited...

All private Limited companies must have at least one appointed director who will also be the authorising person. There must also be at least...

A business cannot grow without good people. Hiring the best employees is therefore a fundamental task that underpins the future success of any company....

One important task when completing the registration of a new company will be to appoint the company directors. All limited companies must appoint at...

In most cases now, registering a new company will be completed online through the use of a company formation agent. Over 95% of new...

Both Companies House and HMRC will consider any company that is presently not trading as inactive or dormant. It is not necessary to inform...

Please note that this article has been archived as the Annual Return has now been superceded by the Annual Confirmation Statement - please see...

If you wish to trade as a business there are various business structures you can choose from such as setting up as a sole...