Limited Company Guides

All company directors carry a number of legal and financial responsibilities, as detailed in the terms of the Companies Act 2006.

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.

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.

If you are considering closing down your limited company - possibly as a result of the April 2021 'Off-Payroll' changes in the private sector - what is the most tax-efficient way of achieving this goal?

Moving from an umbrella to limited company structure should be a hassle free process - here are some things to bear in mind before making the move.

The limited company business structure is frequently used by professional contractors and many other small businesses.

The UK has one of the most unrestricted company formation regimes in the world, however not everyone is allowed to become a company director.

When you incorporate a new company, you will receive a Certificate of Incorporation, which you may be asked to produce at various stages in your business life.

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.

From April 2008, following the introduction of an initial wave of Companies Act 2006 legislation, limited companies no longer have to appoint a company secretary.