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Employment status (worker, employee, self-employed, director or contractor) affects employment rights and employer responsibilities in the workplace
In employment law a person’s employment status helps determine: their…
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All private sector businesses that want to do building control work in England and Wales under the Building Act 1984 (as amended) must apply to register with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
There are a number of ways for companies to recover from financial difficulty. Seek professional advice early to understand your options.
How the protected online filing (PROOF) scheme can help you prevent fraudulent changes to your company.
What it means to be dormant for Corporation Tax or Companies House - trading and non-trading, annual accounts, Company Tax Returns and telling HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
Entrepreneurs, start-ups and scale-ups are to receive a boost as a package to unlock private investment and double tax reliefs is brought into force.
Using our Find and update company information service to follow companies and search company information for free.
Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
Examples of community interest company (CIC) success stories.
How to buy or acquire the assets of a dissolved company - how and when you can claim money or property, who to contact and the forms you need
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