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Find your purpose

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Don’t let AI steal your job

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About Companies

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Am I self employed or employed if I have a limited company?

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5 September 2024
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How to dissolve a company

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18 July 2024
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LTDs vs LLCs: Comparing the two structures

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Everything you need to know about apostilled documents

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What is a company dissolution?

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What does it mean to be a limited company?

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Converting from LLP to limited company: the benefits

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What is a limited company SIC code

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What is a holding company?

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27 August 2020
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What are limited company resolutions?

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Sole trader vs limited company - a quick guide

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How to select your company’s SIC codes

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Business Tips

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5 Benefits of using a serviced office

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Going into business with family or friends – 5 essential tips

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8 ways small businesses can fund expansion

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15 money-saving tips for small businesses that you need to know

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Selling a company as a sole shareholder and director

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8 July 2021
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Negative customer reviews - how to deal with them

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21 January 2021
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How do I protect my business name?

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8 October 2020
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How to set up a business bank account

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1 May 2025
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Business Address Explained

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9 October 2024
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Can I open a UK business account as a non-resident?

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26 June 2025
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How to Write a Business Plan – Step-by-step Guide for UK Startups & Small Businesses

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Company Formation

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A Guide to Disciplinary Procedures for Small Companies

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7 November 2024
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I want to create a UK business presence – can I move my company to the UK?

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24 October 2024
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5 reasons not to use your home address as a registered office

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22 August 2024
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What is the registered email address for companies

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2 May 2024
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How to set up a dormant company

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19 October 2023
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15 reasons why company formations are rejected

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4 April 2023
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How to form a UK company in 2023

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14 October 2022
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How to start a company in the UK

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18 March 2022
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Everything you need to know about the company registration number

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Limited company or sole trader? We help you decide.

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Does a company need articles of association?

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20 May 2021
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How do I get a certificate of incorporation?

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18 February 2021
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Company formation: what you need to know

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11 February 2021
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Do I have to use ‘Limited’ in my company name?

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17 December 2020
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How do I register a company in the UK

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17 April 2025
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Registered Office Explained

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9 October 2024
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What address can I use to register my company?

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Corporate Social Responsibility

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An introduction to B Corp Certification

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5 December 2024
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A Guide to Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) Schemes

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21 November 2024

Directors and Secretaries

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What decisions can directors make without shareholder consent?

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10 October 2024
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9 reasons why you should hold board meetings in your company

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19 September 2024
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10 duties of a company director

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31 August 2023
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What is a company officer?

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10 June 2021
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Directors' addresses explained

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27 May 2021
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Are directors employees of a company?

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6 May 2021
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Appointing and removing a company director

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5 November 2020

Finance and Tax

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The most tax efficient way to take money out of a limited company

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16 November 2023
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How HMRC taxes foreign income

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18 April 2024
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An introduction to capital gains tax for small businesses

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25 January 2024
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Do UK companies have Tax Identification Numbers (TINs)?

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14 September 2023
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A guide to National Insurance contributions for limited companies

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17 August 2023
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How to claim pre-trading expenses

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3 August 2023
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How to create an invoice for your limited company

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29 June 2023
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Can I borrow money from my limited company

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1 June 2023
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Do I need an accountant to do my Self Assessment tax return?

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12 November 2021
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What is the Government Gateway?

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8 April 2021
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The top 10 Self Assessment tax return mistakes and how to avoid them

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29 April 2021
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10 ways to reduce your Corporation Tax bill

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18 March 2021
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Is my company number my tax number?

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4 February 2021
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VAT - the pros and cons of voluntary registration

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28 January 2021
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Working from home? 7 expenses you should be claiming

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23 December 2020
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What is a company’s Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR)?

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26 November 2020
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10 tips on how to improve your company's cash flow

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19 November 2020
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12 Self Assessment expenses you didn’t know you could claim

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13 allowable expenses your limited company is not claiming

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What are the key tax rules for non-UK residents selling shares?

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7 January 2025
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How do I pay myself as a director?

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What is Corporation Tax?

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Inspiration

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Find your purpose

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The empire you build

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Leap of faith

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Don’t let AI steal your job

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It’s never too late

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Cold Feet

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From job loss to being your own boss

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Shares and Shareholders

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The pros and cons of share capital

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15 April 2021
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Dividends - do all shareholders get them?

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7 January 2021
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Transferring and issuing company shares

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1 October 2020
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Can I transfer shares to my children?

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17 September 2020
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What is a company shareholder?

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3 September 2020

Startup Advice

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7 simple ways to become your own boss

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4 April 2024
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Limited company or sole trader? We help you decide.

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13 January 2022
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Why most businesses fail in the first 3 years

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17 June 2021
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Is your business idea really that good? 5 ways to find out

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25 February 2021
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The real reason you should form a limited company

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14 January 2021

Staying Compliant

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Late confirmation statement? Here’s what to do

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4 March 2021
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Do I need to pay the ICO data protection fee?

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20 April 2023
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What are dormant company accounts?

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28 July 2022
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The limited company dates that you need to know about

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8 April 2022
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Do I need to tell Companies House when I move house?

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9 December 2021
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How to fix an incorrect director's date of birth at Companies House

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13 May 2021
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What are the filing requirements of a limited company?

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The confirmation statement explained

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10 September 2020
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Do I need an accountant for my small UK business?

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Do I need business insurance?

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What happens if you don't file your annual accounts on time?

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