If you''re incorporating your business, you must register it as a company with the government organisation responsible for registration of companies in the UK,
READ MOREYou can get details about a company for free, including: basic company information (including company type, registered office address) the nature of business (SIC) the company status (for example
READ MORESmall companies Your company will be ''small'' if it has any 2 of the following: a turnover of £10.2 million or less £5.1 million or less on its balance sheet 50 employees or less If your
READ MOREYou do not have to close your company if it''s no longer trading. You can let it become ''dormant'' for tax as long as it''s not: Your company will still be registered at Companies House. You
READ MORESearch the register of UK companies by name, number or officer name. Access free company data, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity and more.
READ MORElimited company is one of the ways that you can structure a business. You can set up a private limited company to run your business. You must appoint people to run the
READ MOREMost businesses register as a sole trader, limited company or partnership. Sole traders It''s simpler to set up as a sole trader, but you''re personally responsible for your business''s debts.
READ MOREWhat you need to tell HMRC. When registering, you''ll need to tell HMRC: your company''s registration number. the date you started to do business (your company''s first accounting period will
READ MOREThis article will walk you through the things to consider before setting up a limited company, how to set up a limited liability company in the UK, and how much it would cost. Plus we''ll introduce
READ MOREIncorporate a private limited company - register it with Companies House and rules on directors, shares, articles of association and telling HMRC about the company Cookies on GOV.UK
READ MOREAs a director, you''re legally responsible for running the company and making sure information is sent to Companies House on time. This includes: the confirmation statement. the annual accounts
READ MOREIf you start up a new limited company you must tell HMRC: the date you started up. your company name and registered number. the main address where you do business from. what kind of business you do. the date you''ll make your annual accounts up to. if you''re part of a group, or have taken over an existing business.
READ MOREWho can make a claim You can claim a repayment of your Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) deductions if:you''re a limited company subcontractor, or an agent of a limited company you''ve paid too
READ MORESetting up as a limited company is one of the smartest and most tax-efficient ways to get paid for your work. Owning a limited company means you get to
READ MOREOverview. Your company or association may be ''dormant'' if it''s not doing business (''trading'') and doesn''t have any other income, for example investments. Dormant means different things
READ MOREYou can set up a private limited UK company online in just 24 hours, or register a branch of your existing company in up to 4 weeks. Your options. Setting up or expanding your
READ MOREOverview. You can choose to liquidate your limited company (also called ''winding up'' a company). The company will stop doing business and employing people. The company will not exist once it
READ MOREYou must keep accounting records that include: all money received and spent by the company, including grants and payments from coronavirus (COVID-19) support schemes. details of assets owned by
READ MOREIndividuals, sole traders, partnerships and limited companies can use it to get a snapshot of their tax position for over 40 taxes including: Self Assessment. VAT. PAYE. Corporation Tax. If you
READ MOREUse this service to: file your confirmation statement (previously annual return) sign up for email alerts to let you know when your confirmation statement is due. This page is also available in
READ MOREDetails. If you use your home address as the company''s registered office address, it will be available to the public. See our guidance on what information we make publicly available. You can
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READ MOREThe service offers document uploads for company names and articles of association. It will also register your company with HMRC for Corporation Tax (and optional PAYE), so you don''t have to. The
READ MORECorporation Tax. You must pay Corporation Tax on profits from doing business as: a limited company. any foreign company with a UK branch or office. a club, co-operative or other unincorporated
READ MOREWe incorporate and dissolve limited companies. We register company information and make it available to the public. Companies House is an executive agency, sponsored by
READ MORELearn about the different types of limited companies, how to register one with Companies House, and the rules and responsibilities of directors and shareholde
READ MORE6 April 2024 You now need to make claims for the current tax year by post and include related information to support your claim. 21 June 2022 The ''Contacts'' section has been updated to include
READ MOREA limited company can give you added protection, should things go wrong. Because a limited company is a distinct entity from its owners, it may be a little easier for a company to secure
READ MORECapital Gains Tax. You may have made a ''capital gain'' when selling the company (for example the money you get from the sale, or assets from it that you keep). If this means you need to pay
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