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A legal structure suitable for not-for-profit organisations such as social enterprises, community interest companies, charities…
A dividend is a payment a company can make to shareholders if it has made…
A Community Interest Company (CIC) is a limited company, with special additional features, created for…
Part 1 of 3 Overview If you sell alcohol to another business you may need to apply…
Part 2 of 3 Exclusions to the scheme Incidental sales You do not need to apply for approval…
Part 3 of 3 You’ll need to use the same Government Gateway user ID and password…
Intellectual property (IP) theft is surprisingly common. If you haven't taken steps to protect your…
Sometimes in your enthusiasm to start your business you may get a step ahead of…
Employment status: There are 3 main types - worker, employee and self-employed. Generally, anyone who is not…
Pay systems provide the structure on which an organisation rewards its workers for their individual…
A registered design provides an exclusive right in the appearance of the whole or part…
To set your business up as a limited company, you'll need to ensure you register your…
