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    Best Limited Company Formation Agent

    Thanks for your reply. I did think about doing it direct, but will i still get the hard copy memorandum/articles or association etc (everything that I would get from an agent)? What is the benefit of using an agent? Is that all they do, use Companies House, but you just pay them to do it instead?
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    Best Limited Company Formation Agent

    Thanks for your reply. The barclays deal looks quite good. Its our first time using an accountant and we had an initial meeting with him last night as he agreed to do a free one hour meeting, but it ended up being 2 1/2 hours long and we had a really good chat etc. He's quite good and has come...
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    Best Limited Company Formation Agent

    Hi All Can you please let me know what you beleive is the best online agent for forming a Limited company. I have had a meeting with an accountant who has advised me to go Limited, and told me the share strucutre etc what to have, but said it is cheaper for me to do the formation myself...
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    Liquidation

    No, not neccessarily, as any IP will look to recover the remaining debtor ledger asap. It's the first rule of insolvency - collect and protect the assets. It's no easy ride for a debtor of an insolvent company, trust me. Nearly every accountancy firm has a debt recovery unit (and a law firm)...
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    Liquidation

    Sorry for the rather brief response above... I wouldn't worry about having to find the pre-appointment fee as this can be waivered by an IP if they deal with the actual liquidation. Defo speak to your bank though or any other secured creditors your company has. If there is bank debt ask to...
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    Liquidation

    Speak to your bank, especially if there is bank debt.
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    Initial meeting with accountant - transition from sole trader to Limited

    Hi Both Thank you for your response. DWH Flooring: very very interesting comments, considering most replies on business forums tend to sway towards going Limited. However, the biggest decision i'm considering at the moment though is if it's really going to be benificial and neccessary...
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    Initial meeting with accountant - transition from sole trader to Limited

    Hi All I am attending a meeting this week with an accountant to discuss the transition and pros/cons from sole trader to Limited liability. Does anyone have any tips, questions or topics that I should be asking at the meeting. Many thanks,
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    In need of a good accountant and tax advisor in Dorset

    Hi Elaine Where exactly is Mark located? Thanks,
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    In need of a good accountant and tax advisor in Dorset

    Hi All A quick post on behalf of a family member currently working in the home improvement/handyman industry in Verwood, Dorset. Considering that their recent Self Assessment filing resulted in a significant tax bill(!), they have decided now is the time to seek a good accountant and tax...
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    Question about patents - changing a patented product

    Dear All A question here for all solicitor's/legal advisors present.... A few months ago, a friend of mine recommended I try this powdered 'wellbeing' type milkshake he discovered whilst living in America. After taking him up on his advice, I visited a few US websites and I found a retailer...