Limited Company
How to form a limited company in the UK – how the incorporation process works. What is Companies House, and what are your responsibilities as a company director?
Key Guides
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10 advantages of setting up a limited company
Although the sole trader route, which is commonly referred to as being self employed, is the most popular way of running a business in the UK, there are significant advantages to operating via a limited company.
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Set up a limited company via 1st Formations
If you are setting up a limited company for your business you will want it done quickly, professionally and without any hassle. That’s why we’ve teamed up with 1st Formations, the UK’s leading company formation…
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How much does it cost to form a limited company?
It may surprise you to find out that you can form a limited company – direct via Companies House – for a mere £12. However, you may prefer to pay an intermediary to do this…
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What does limited liability mean if you are a company director?
One of the main benefits of trading via a limited company is that – if things go wrong – directors are not personally liable for the company’s debts, unless they have breached their statutory duties,…
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Limited Liability Partnerships – What is an LLP?
An LLP shares many of the features of a partnership, but also offers its members limited liability from any financial problems the business may face in the future. Here we explore how to incorporate and…
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What is a dormant limited company, and when might one be useful?
A dormant company is just a standard limited company that doesn’t trade and has no accounting transactions. There are two main situations where owning a dormant limited company can be useful for start-ups and small…