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Incorporate a private limited company - register it with Companies House and rules on directors, shares, articles of association and telling HMRC about the company
A limited company is a company ‘limited by shares’ or ‘limited by…
You must choose a name for your business if you’re setting up a private…
You must provide a registered office address and email address when you…
Your company must have at least one director. Directors are legally…
Most limited companies are ‘limited by shares’. This means they’re owned…
When you register your company you need: a ‘memorandum of association’ - a…
Use this service to register your company with Companies House. You will…
Most companies register for Corporation Tax and PAYE as an employer at the…
How to choose data tools and infrastructure that are flexible, scalable, sustainable and secure.
A tenancy agreement is a contract between you and a landlord - ending a tenancy, changing a tenancy, tenancy types and assured shorthold tenancies
A tenancy agreement is a contract between you and a landlord. It lets you…
Assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) The most common form of tenancy is an…
A tenancy agreement should include: the names of all people involved the…
Tenancies Your tenancy agreement should say how much notice you need to…
If your landlord wants you to leave, they must give you notice in a…
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')
Practical steps to manage the risk of online harm if your online platform allows people to interact, and to share text and other content.
You can buy the British standards at a 30% discount.
What the public register is, what details you need to give us, and how the public can access this information.
How to book and make a secure video call with somebody in prison.
For company directors, LLP members or people with significant control (PSCs) who are at serious risk and want to protect their personal information from the public.
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court
Private renting as a tenant - repairs, rent increases and arrears, settling disputes, deposits and your rights and responsibilities.
Forms for seeking possession of secure tenancies.
Making changes to your company - passing resolutions, changing addesses and where your records are kept, your company name and type, directors' and secretaries' details, share structure, constitution
An explanation of how UKHSA processes your personal data when you apply to access it for secondary purposes
You can take different tax-free lump sums from your pension pot depending on the type of protected allowances you hold.
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
A domain name is an important asset and is not protected by default. Follow these recommendations to keep your domain secure.
Non-military housing options and advice available to serving personnel who are not seeking or due to leave service
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