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Buy a private (personalised) number plate, assign it or transfer it to a vehicle - renew or update your entitlement certificate.

• Overview

  You can buy a private (personalised) registration for your vehicle’s…

• Buy a private number

  Buy from DVLA You can buy new numbers from DVLA Personalised…

• Assign a private number to a vehicle

  To assign a private (personalised) number to a vehicle, you need one of…

• Take a private number off a vehicle

  You can apply to take a private (personalised) number off a vehicle if you…

• Renew or replace your private number

  You must renew your right to use your private (personalised) number every…

• Sell or give a private number to someone else

  You can sell or give a private (personalised) number to someone. The…

• Change your name or address

  If your private (personalised) number is already assigned to a vehicle you…

• Give up your right to use a private number

  You might get a refund of £80 if you have the right to use a private…

• If the person with the right to use the private number dies

  If someone has died and left you a personalised number in their will, or…

'Defined contribution' and 'defined benefit' pension schemes - what they are and what you'll get from them

Incorporate a private limited company - register it with Companies House and rules on directors, shares, articles of association and telling HMRC about the company

• Limited companies

  A limited company is a company ‘limited by shares’ or ‘limited by…

• Choose a company name

  You must choose a name for your business if you’re setting up a private…

• Check the rules for registered office addresses and email addresses

  You must provide a registered office address and email address when you…

• Appoint directors and a company secretary

  Your company must have at least one director. Directors are legally…

• Shareholders and guarantors

  Most limited companies are ‘limited by shares’. This means they’re owned…

• Memorandum and articles of association

  When you register your company you need: a ‘memorandum of association’ - a…

• Register your company

  Use this service to register your company with Companies House. You will…

• Add Corporation Tax services to your business tax account

  You can add Corporation Tax services to your business tax account if you…

A tenancy agreement is a contract between you and a landlord - ending a tenancy, changing a tenancy, tenancy types and assured shorthold tenancies

Use this form of assent for re-registration of a public company as private and unlimited.

Practical steps to manage the risk of online harm if your online platform allows people to interact, and to share text and other content.

• Updated: 29 June 2021

Aims to encourage private infrastructure investment in developing countries that contributes to economic growth and poverty reduction.

• Updated: 23 August 2018

How to account for VAT if your business allows goods and services to be used for temporary or permanent private use.

• Updated: 18 June 2018

Private renting as a tenant - repairs, rent increases and arrears, settling disputes, deposits and your rights and responsibilities.

Apply for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your private life - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.