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10 Reasons to be a Sole Trader

Published in Business management on November 21, 2023 by Johnathan Korchak

Setting up as a sole trader is the most popular way of starting up a new business in the UK. It’s especially common amongst those going into business on their own for the first time. Starting your business as a sole trader has…

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What is a limited company?

Published in Company formation on April 14, 2023 by Johnathan Korchak

A limited company is a form of business which is legally separate from its owners (typically shareholders) and those appointed to run it (directors). Its defining characteristic is limited liability, which we explain below.…

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10 advantages of setting up a limited company

Published in Company formation on March 2, 2022 by Henry Catchpole

There are currently over 5 million limited companies incorporated in the UK. Incorporation is often preferred to a sole trader or general partnership structure for one or more of the following reasons:…

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What is a general partnership?

Published in Business management on August 24, 2017 by Johnathan Korchak

Mostly, when we talk about a “partnership” in the UK, we mean a general partnership. You might also see this type of business called an ordinary partnership or business partnership. A general partnership is very different from…

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Tags: business types, general partnership, partnership

Inform Direct product update – January 2017

Published in Inform Direct news on January 17, 2017 by Johnathan Korchak

We’re really excited to bring you some further amazing enhancements to Inform Direct……

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Tags: business types, Company Formation, Inform Direct

What is a public limited company?

Published in Company formation on November 26, 2016 by Johnathan Korchak

Around 95% of companies in the UK are private limited companies. The public limited company (or plc) is more rare and tightly regulated, but often seen as more prestigious.…

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Tags: business types, incorporation, plc

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