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Types of model articles of association a limited company can have, including older versions of Table A from previous company legislation.
Find out about mini umbrella company fraud, including checks you should complete and how to report potential fraud.
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How to close down your limited company by getting it struck off the Companies Register
Hear first-hand experiences of the challenges and advantages of owning your own business, with advice on how to get started.
Find out about Managed Service Companies and Managed Service Company Providers, including how to identify them and their role in tax avoidance schemes.
How to make a negligible value claim for unquoted shares, and how to check if shares previously quoted on the London Stock Exchange now have negligible value.
Guidance, tools and documents for umbrella companies and the employees and businesses that work with them.
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