A popular way to contract is via your own limited company. After choosing a company name, and going through the initial incorporation process (which is very simple), you should familiarise yourself with your obligations as a company director, and the typical events in the life of a limited company.
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Following the introduction of the Companies Act 2006, limited company directors can provide a ‘service address’ to appear on the public record, and keep their residential address private. Read more
Limited company contractors communicate with Companies House in a number of ways each year, from submitting their annual returns, to providing company information updates. Read more
You set up your company, it was a successful operation, but now you’ve moved on and the company is just sitting there. How do you go close a limited company down? Read more
All company directors carry a number of legal and financial responsibilities, as detailed in the terms of the Companies Act 2006. Read more
How to set up a limited company for your new IT contracting business. What are the legal and administrative requirements? What are the legal requirements? Read more
In this article, we look at the processes involved in closing down your contractor limited company for good. Read more
Contractors thinking of going into business for the first time may be daunted by the thought of forming a limited company. However, in reality, the company formation process is not complex. Read more
At some stage during your contracting career, you may decide that you would like to change the name of your limited company. Read more
If you have decided to contract via your own limited company, one of the first tasks you need to do is choose a suitable name for your new enterprise. Read more
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. Read more