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Read our blog posts below for information and advice on company formations, VAT registration, company types, business banking, and many other aspects of starting and building your business.

07 April 2022

Are You Ready to Form a Limited Company?

If you’re a sole trader, you may have set up as such in the beginning to make things easier from an administrative point of view. And now that you’re earning more, you may be thinking of setting up a limited company.

07 April 2022

A Guide To Dormant Companies

A dormant company is a limited company that is not currently trading. If you set up a business and register it as a limited company, you do not have to start trading straight away if the time is not right for you.

07 April 2022

What is a Nominee Shareholder and What Are The Benefits of Having One?

When registering a private company, there are a number of legalities that are important to get right. This includes naming the roles of the director and shareholder, for example. This information is public record and could therefore create problems if the shareholder wishes to remain anonymous.

07 April 2022

Can I Change The Name Of An Off The Shelf Company?

A Paramount Customer Asks: I’m looking to buy an off the shelf limited company to start my own business and would like to change the name to something else. Is this possible? Can you help?

16 March 2022

What is a Nominee Company?

The appointment of a nominee company or shareholder will help keep the beneficiaries’ identity safe and anonymous. There are many reasons why a beneficial owner will use a nominee company, whether it be for personal or business reasons.

09 February 2022

What is an Off the Shelf Company?

An off the shelf company is a pre-existing company that is already registered with Companies House and ready for you to start trading.

11 January 2022

Can You Register A Business Name And Not Use It?

You can register a business name and not use it, and there are a couple of scenarios where this may be the best course of action.

22 December 2021

The Best UK Towns To Start A Business

SME insurance provider Superscript recently reported on the most entrepreneurial towns in the UK, and the results may come as a surprise.

22 December 2021

What Insurance Do You Need To Start A Business?

Starting your own business requires a lot of thought and planning, and there are many things you need to put in place before you begin trading. One of these things is insurance. Let’s take a look at the insurance you may need for your business.

22 December 2021

How To Take The Hassle Out Of Running Your Business With Paramount Company Formations

Running a business can involve a lot of admin tasks – some of which you may be unsure how to go about, or when you’re just getting started, you could even be unaware that you need to do them. Here we explain some of the things you may need to do for your business and how we can help take care of them for you.

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