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    Striking off a company with outstanding debt

    Thanks for the replies. Regarding the above specifically, should we use the threat of objection as leverage? Or should we actually object? Presumably once we object, any leverage is lost?
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    Striking off a company with outstanding debt

    Hello, I'm looking for some advice about the rules around striking off a company with outstanding debt. We have a customer who owes us around £15K which is very overdue. They did owe £25K but have paid £10K spread across various payments. We heard through the grapevine that they plan to close...
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    Need a fast moving solicitor to deal with commercial lease

    Hi, We're looking for recommendations for a solicitor to deal with a commercial lease for premises we plan to move in to. We'd really like this to be done in weeks rather than months. Priority 1 = Speed Priority 2 = Thoroughness Priority 3 = Price Can anyone offer any recommendations...
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    Where do Articles of Association and share certificates / a share register come from?

    Thanks for the replies. I have previously read through the gov.uk guide but it doesn't seem to answer the question of how the articles are used. It says "You can use these", but not how to use them. Are they selected / uploaded as part of the incorporation process?
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    Where do Articles of Association and share certificates / a share register come from?

    Thanks for the reply. So if we're happy with the standard "limited by shares" articles, what do we do with them? What makes them ours? Do they need to be lodged / uploaded to Companies House when incorporating? Or just printed off / kept? Thanks for the info re the share certificate. So it's...
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    Where do Articles of Association and share certificates / a share register come from?

    Hi, Really basic question I know but even though I've been involved in serval companies after formation I've never actually started one myself completely from scratch. Where do the Articles of Association and share certificates / register come from? I understand that when incorporating with...
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    Can we challenge unnoticed "Opt Out" services?

    I've just counted up and on the last bill it's over 20 separate items they've added.
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    Can we challenge unnoticed "Opt Out" services?

    Thanks for the reply. They do notify us separately about the amount to be taken.
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    Can we challenge unnoticed "Opt Out" services?

    Hi, We've been with our phone / broadband supplier for around 5 years. We have been lax at checking the bills properly. This is partly due to being busy / understaffed and partly due to the complexity and indecipherable wording used on the invoices. Recently we've noticed the bills have been...
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    Open rent reviews in current climate

    Hi, I’m looking for some advice / opinions on open rent reviews on industrial units in the current climate? Our break / review date is imminent (literally in a couple of days) and a couple of weeks ago our landlord (a local foundation) informed us that our rent is due to almost double. This is...
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    Pensions - Pensionable pay vs Qualifying Earnings

    I'm starting to feel lonely. Does no one know the answer or is is just a stupid question so no can be bothered to answer? I would have thought with all the changes to pensions becoming compulsory etc this would be quite a well trodden path.
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    Pensions - Pensionable pay vs Qualifying Earnings

    Hello, We're trying to set up our company pension scheme. One selection we have to make is whether the scheme is based on Gross Earnings, Basic Earnings or Qualifying earnings. We understand the difference between Gross and Basic with Gross including dividends, bonuses etc in the calculation...
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    Grant / backed loan for equipment purchase

    Hi, We're looking to acquire some quite expensive new equipment which will move us forward as a company quit considerably, allow us to take on new staff etc and we're looking for ways to fund this. I've read numerous info about the government helping small businesses by way of grants or backed...