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Become a sole trader with HM Revenue and Customs - your legal responsibilities if you run a business as a self-employed sole trader.
A sole trader is a type of business. It’s the simplest business structure…
You can trade under your own name, or you can choose another name for your…
You register as a sole trader by registering for Self Assessment. You must…
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 one way to set up a business. It is legally separate…
There are 2 types of limited company: limited by shares 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…
A company limited by shares must have at least one shareholder, who can be…
When setting up a company limited by guarantee you must have at least one…
When you register your company you need: a ‘memorandum of association’ - a…
Use this service to register your company with Companies House. You will…
You can add Corporation Tax services to your business tax account if you…
Business leaders from across business representative organisations, small and large businesses have endorsed the launch of the UK Government’s new Small Business Plan.
Choosing a legal structure when you're starting a business: the differences between being a sole trader and a limited company, including legal risk, registration and taxes.
How to know whether the operatives you deploy are employed or self-employed, and what this means for tax and national insurance.
Records and paperwork you must keep if you're self-employed as a sole trader or partner in a business: income, costs, profit, how long to keep records.
How to account for VAT if your business allows goods and services to be used for temporary or permanent private use.
Business expenses you can claim if you're self-employed
Use a simpler calculation to work out income tax for your vehicle, home and business premises expenses
Find out about Managed Service Companies and Managed Service Company Providers, including how to identify them and their role in tax avoidance schemes.
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