Companies House and HMRC Scams
It seems like every other week there is a new alert or warning that new Companies House and HMRC scams have been identified. So how do you protect your company? Scam emails, telephone calls, and even texts are increasing every day. Whether you are being asked to help some poor soul to transfer his millions, or your bank is [...]
Choosing your Company Accountant – What Should you Consider?
Having registered a new limited company most new business owners will look for an accountant to assist them in the preparation of end of year accounts, tax returns and financial statements. Whilst the accounting industry is regulated by several different bodies, this is no guarantee that all accountants will be suitable for your business. As with many industries, the [...]
Business Banking
When starting a company it is normally advisable to open a separate business bank account for processing your business transactions. This will make reconciling payments easier and will keep a clear divide between your personal money and the business money. Other business will also expect to pay your business name and not you personally. When making payments to your suppliers [...]
Should You Choose Limited or Ltd in Your Company Name?
When registering a UK company you have several options when selecting the ‘ending’ of your company name.Should you choose Limited or LTD? This is a simple choice and we do not believe you should worry too much when deciding on your preference. The ending you choose forms part of your official company name and is placed on the public [...]
LLP Filing Requirements
Throughout the life of a Limited Liability Partnership there are several statutory filing requirements to consider. The LLP's document filing requirements are comparatively similar to those of a Limited by Shares Company. Both the Confirmation Statement and the annual accounts will need to be filed each year. In addition to the reporting requirements with Companies House, LLP members are [...]
How to Fix Mistakes In Your Company Formation
Realising you have made a mistake when forming your company may be frustrating. You can take solace in the fact that more often than not, these errors are easily remediable. We can tell you from experience that it is not uncommon for errors to be made when forming a company online. This guide will outline how to fix some [...]