We’ve already looked at the advantages of operating as a sole trader, but there are also important disadvantages that come with sole trader status. It’s for those reasons, and the advantages of incorporating your business,…
Things to consider before issuing new shares in a UK limited company
Raising money for a company by issuing shares can open up a lot of opportunities. However, not all expanding companies will want to allot further shares, and often businesses can meet their objectives in other ways or raise…
How to process calls on partly paid shares
When unpaid or partly paid shares are issued, the company retains the right to collect the unpaid amount. To do so, the directors can send a call notice to holders of partly paid shares requiring them to pay the unpaid amount to…
What insurance cover does my business need?
Buying insurance for your business, whether you’re a tradesman working from home or have a number of employees based in dedicated premises, can be confusing. No matter how much you’d prefer not to think about the possibility…
How to fill in form J10 to transfer unpaid shares
When we looked at unpaid and partly paid shares and why a company might have them, we said that they could be transferred in a similar way to fully paid shares so the general process of how to transfer shares applies equally to…
How to register a new company in 10 simple steps
It’s now really easy to register a company – long gone are the days when you had to file paper forms, wait weeks for approval and pay a princely sum for the privilege.…
2025 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2024, year-on-year growth rates and breakdown by county. This detailed insight is provided in the form of easy to understand infographics available for sharing through social media and on your own website