How to strike off and dissolve your limited company
We look at the processes involved in closing down your limited company permanently—to have it struck off the Companies House register and dissolved.
Limited or umbrella company – which is best for contractors?
Which trading structure should you use when you work as an IT contractor? We look at pros and cons of working via a limited company vs. an umbrella.
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.
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.
Companies House and your limited company
Limited company contractors communicate with Companies House in a number of ways each year, from submitting their annual returns, to providing company information updates.
What is a limited company’s registered office address?
When you form a new company, you must choose an official registered office address. Here we explain the legal requirements, plus options available if you don't want to use your home address.
What are limited company dividends and how are they taxed?
A guide to dividends for contractors. How much income you draw down as dividends, when to distribute them, and what paperwork you need to complete.
What is the Managed Service Company Legislation?
The 2007 MSC legislation was created to target the use of contrived corporate structures, which provided (mainly) professional workers with the tax benefits of working via a limited company, but without the responsibilities.
Taking a break – how to make your limited company ‘dormant’
There may be a time when you want to take a break from contracting or other business activity, whilst keeping your limited company in an 'inactive' state. How to make your company dormant.
Limited company dividend vouchers and board meeting minutes
A limited company may distribute any retained profit it has made to its shareholders. Board meeting minutes and dividend vouchers must be completed in all cases.
