As a company director, can I keep my home address private?
If you don't want a limited company director's residential addresses to appear on the public record, you can provide a service address instead.
Limited company dividend voucher and board meeting minute templates
A company may distribute any retained profit it has made to its shareholders. Board meeting minutes and dividend vouchers must be completed in all cases.
Choose a limited company name — and what to do If you change your mind
If you want to set up as a limited company contractor, there are some things you should look out for when selecting a company name.
Can anyone become a limited company director?
The UK has one of the most unrestricted company formation regimes in the world, however not everyone is allowed to become a company director.
Contracting via a limited company – advantages and disadvantages
We look at the advantages and disadvantages of contracting via a limited company - a tax efficient option for many, however directors do carry a number of statutory and financial obligations.
A limited company owner’s guide to the Confirmation Statement
The confirmation statement confirms that all of your company information is accurate and up to date and that your company is compliant with company law.
How to set up a limited company as a contractor
We examine the practicalities of how to set up a limited company for contracting, including Form IN01, and the Articles and Memorandum of Association.
Why don’t IT contractors set up as sole traders?
A popular way to run a business in the UK is as a sole trader. So why do IT contractors avoid this route? Why won't recruiters work with sole traders?
New HMRC guidance highlights risks of Managed Service Companies
HMRC has provided new guidance warning contractors of the risks of using so-called 'Managed Service Companies' (MSCs). What is the MSC legislation? The MSC legislation was introduced in 2007 to…
Closing a solvent company – understanding MVL tax changes post-Autumn Budget 2024
We look out how CGT and Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) changes announced in the Autumn Budget affect contractors seeking to close their companies via a Members' Voluntary Liquidation.