company-formation

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    Importing from Kenya to UK

    Hi all, I am going to be importing goods (stuffed animals) from Kenya and am a bit confused and hoping for some guidance. This is my first time starting a business so apologies for anything seemingly obvious, please be kind. I understand that I will pay import duties & VAT on goods, however I'm...
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    First time ltd company for a one off job

    Hi. I'm new to the forum and it looks a brilliant community. I'm trying to investigate if it's worthwhile for me to start a limited company for a one off task. Without naming names and companies i currently work full time as an employee and a friend of a friend has asked me to help create some...
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    Two companies in the same category?

    Hi, I currently have a company but it has run into some problems. For some reasons, no insurance company is willing to offer me a public liability insurance for that company. I’m wondering if I can open new company in the same category (doing the same type of business) which I’m hoping may...
  4. Business Data Group welcomes long-awaited Economic Crime Bill

    Business Data Group welcomes long-awaited Economic Crime Bill

    Press Release Business Data Group Welcomes Long-Awaited Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill After a four-year wait, Business Data Group has welcomed the Government’s announcement of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill along with proposed reforms to Companies...
  5. Companies House: Director of policy talks about crime and reform

    Companies House: Director of policy talks about crime and reform

    Richard Osborne (Ozzy), the founder of Business Data Group and UKBF, sat down with the director of policy, strategy and planning at Companies House, Martin Swain, to talk about how the register is evolving. Martin billed the upcoming changes as the biggest Companies House has been through since...
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    Which is the best website to register a Ltd company in the UK?

    Which is the best website to register a Ltd company ? Also i need a registered office address in London and business bank account. Am a UK citizen. Kindly advise pls. Also i want to be 100% shareholder ( so i can transfer shares later to my partner ) and Person with significant control and...
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    Our company is expanding to do things outside of its current area

    Hi everyone, this is my first post so I hope I have put it in the correct area. My wife and I own a company: ABC Software Ltd We are both directors and employees of ABC Software Ltd I am a software contractor and my wife does bookkeeping and testing for one of our own custom software products...
  8. New year, new business – why now is the perfect time to start up

    New year, new business – why now is the perfect time to start up

    New year. New start. New business? The start of the year is normally the most popular time to launch a business in the UK. If you’re thinking of taking the leap, now could be the perfect moment. The start of the year is consistently the most fruitful when it comes to UK company formations. In...