Monthly Archives: January 2011

Your Limited Company Name – By Royal Appointment

Posted on January 31, 2011 by matMSG

Not surprisingly, Companies House will not form Limited Companies with Royal connotations in the name without written permission. Therefore, if you wish to use words such as King, Queen, Prince or Princess in your company name you must seek approval … Continue reading →

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What is the SAIL Address?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by matMSG

If you are a director of a Limited Company you may have come across the term SAIL address. So what is this? Well first off, nothing to do with a boat. The SAIL (Single Alternative Inspection Location) address is simply … Continue reading →

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What is a Franchise?

Posted on January 27, 2011 by matMSG

Franchising is a common method of starting a business by adopting a tried and tested formula. A franchise is a method of running an enterprise with a ‘blueprint’ designed by a franchiser licensed to the franchisee. In exchange for a … Continue reading →

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Student Entrepreneur Network to Become Charity

Posted on January 26, 2011 by matMSG

The National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs (NACUE) is expected to announce its relaunch as a charity today. A number of private sector sponsors are also expected to be announced. NACUE currently “supports over 85 universities in stimulating student-led activity and … Continue reading →

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My Limited Company is Dormant but the Companies House status says “Active”

Posted on January 25, 2011 by matMSG

Don’t worry. Active simply means that your Limited Company is not dissolved (or in the process of being dissolved). This status has nothing to do with the trading nature of your company, trading or dormant. This post was brought to … Continue reading →

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I’m a Director of a Limited Company and I’ve changed my name. What Should I Do?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by matMSG

Complete the CH01 (Change of director’s details) paper form and file with Companies House. Or… If you are on the Companies Made Simple system you can login, access your company and edit the name from there. The name change is … Continue reading →

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Limited Company Name – Restricted Word: International

Posted on January 21, 2011 by matMSG

When choosing a name for your limited company it’s important you are aware of the Companies House “Restricted Words” list. In order to form a company with any of these words, certain criteria must be met; the criteria differ depending … Continue reading →

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Who are HMRC?

Posted on January 20, 2011 by matMSG

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) “are here to ensure the correct tax is paid at the right time”. As explained on their site, they administer: • Capital Gains Tax • Corporation Tax • Income Tax • Inheritance Tax • National … Continue reading →

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How to make a profit: Your Plan of Attack

Posted on January 19, 2011 by matMSG

Even if you are already the leader in your industry, there will be opportunity to improve the profitability of your business. It is not always easy to achieve, but it’s certainly possible. You need a plan of attack. Specifically, you … Continue reading →

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What mail can you expect for a newly formed Limited Company?

Posted on January 18, 2011 by matMSG

If you’ve just set up a limited company it’s useful to know exactly what mail you can expect to receive. So here you go. We’re going to split this into 2 categories, Official and Public. Official If you formed your … Continue reading →

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