How to choose a company name
An apt, distinctive and very memorable name for any type of start up company is absolutely essential in order for its products or services...
How do I choose a payment gateway for my new eCommerce...
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...
What is the best age to start a business?
The best age to start a business debate has been rumbling on for years. Is it when you are young and naive, so you...
The Advantages of Cloud Computing for Business
Cloud computing has grown in prominence over the last couple of years and is being promoted as the key to the future of Information...
Options for raising finance for your new business
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 – Why your business needs a strategy
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...
Dave and Georgie wielding their slippery swords
David Cameron and George Osborne have been at it again. In sneaking through the 2015 budget announcement that taxes on dividends will change, they...
Register a company with a London Registered Office Address
London is one of the leading business hubs around the world. Many international organisations and businesses have their headquarters based in London. As an...
What is a Registered Office Address and Does my Business need...
The company formation process requires all companies to have a UK registered office address. This address will be required whether you are forming your...
Cost of setting up a limited company
If you want to set up a limited company, you might worry about the overall cost of doing so. After all, you might have...
Small business advice
Running a small business is a very rewarding experience. The hard work and effort which you personally invest in your business will reap many...
How to give your new company the best chance of success
Completing the company formation process is the easy part. Registering your new company online with Companies House takes less than 3 hours when using...
Registering a Company Limited by Guarantee
Organisations that will be non profit organisations but will still require a corporate status will normally be set up as a private company limited...
Issuing shares for a Limited Company
All private Limited companies must have at least one appointed director who will also be the authorising person. There must also be at least...
How to Hire the Best Employees
A business cannot grow without good people. Hiring the best employees is therefore a fundamental task that underpins the future success of any company....
Appointing Directors for Limited Companies
One important task when completing the registration of a new company will be to appoint the company directors. All limited companies must appoint at...
Forming a limited company: The required documents
In most cases now, registering a new company will be completed online through the use of a company formation agent. Over 95% of new...
What happens if your company is not trading?
Both Companies House and HMRC will consider any company that is presently not trading as inactive or dormant. It is not necessary to inform...
A Guide to Completing Your Companies House Annual Return
Please note that this article has been archived as the Annual Return has now been superceded by the Annual Confirmation Statement - please see...
Do I need a Limited Company?
If you wish to trade as a business there are various business structures you can choose from such as setting up as a sole...