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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

Should You Start A Business With Your Spouse?

Starting a business with your significant other may sound like a fantastic idea, but operating a family business can add a new level of challenges and dynamics, which should be considered before you start your business venture.

07 April 2022

What Are the Advantages of an Offshore Company?

There are multiple potential benefits of forming a properly structured offshore company. In this blog post we’ll take a look at what an offshore company is and how establishing one can benefit you and 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.

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

Does Your Business Need a Company Secretary

Despite the perceived job role of a secretary of answering phones and managing appointments, a company secretary’s role is quite different and complex. Having a company secretary can be beneficial to your business for many reasons.

22 December 2021

8 Best Practices For Starting and Running A Seasonal Business

Many of the challenges seasonal businesses face are the same as any other business. However, some are unique due to the nature of not being in demand all year round. In this blog post, we look at some best practices for starting and running a seasonal business.

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