When searching to see if your proposed name is available from our homepage you don’t have to enter Limited or Ltd, we will add this automatically.

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• The Facts

A one-stop-shop for all things UK limited company. If you have any questions regarding the setting up of a limited company take a look here.

• Sole Trader v Limited Company

Not sure whether to go limited or to become a sole trader? Our Sole Trader v Limited Company page provides useful information as well as a Sole Trader v Limited Company calculator.

• FAQ’s

Not found the answer to your question? It’s bound to be here!

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To upload your own version during the company formation process:

• Enter the required information (Registered Office, Director Details, Shareholder Details, Optional Secretary Details) until you reach the M & A section

• Tick “Upload Custom Memorandum and Articles”

• “Browse” for the pdf of your custom Memorandum and Articles (the document must not exceed 13 pages)

• Once uploaded click continue and complete the company formation process

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• Login
• Select the company that you wish to change the accounting reference date for from “My Companies”
• Next to “Accounting Reference Date” select “Change Date”
• Read the information, select if you are changing the current or previous period, enter the new date, select if the company has changed the AR period more than once in the last five years, click “Send”
• The request is then sent to Companies House where it’s normally accepted within 3 working hours

Because Companies House does not charge to do this, neither do we. For more information on the company secretarial system or to signup click here:

ICAEW accredited Company Secretarial System

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Annual Returns and Annual Accounts (in the case of a dormant company, dormant company accounts) are required for all UK Limited Companies!

Our Annual Return Services

Our Dormant Company Accounts Service

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However one thing you may wish to consider is the reputation of the dissolved company name. For example:

•    How well did the last company do business under this name?
•    Has there been any negative news surrounding the proposed company name you want to use?

Be sure to do your research around dissolved company names and when in doubt speak to a qualified business advisor who can guide you to the right solution for you.

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To dissolve a limited company requires completing and filing a DS01 form with Companies House.

Dissolution requests are advertised in different editions of The Gazette depending on the company’s location. Once published, if no objections are raised the dissolution normally takes place within 3-4 months.

Our Company Dissolution Service

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Planning: review how successful 2011 was for your business. And if it wasn’t, where can you make improvements to make sure it doesn’t happen again?

Social media: still not on the bandwagon yet? When used properly, social media platforms are effective, free marketing tools that give you key insight into your customers. You can then use that information to target your customers

Marketing: focusing on the two areas above means you can create a marketing plan allowing you to target customers and allowing you to target them at specific times. For example if your business specialises in products for children, you can target your main customer base – parents – with campaigns over half term and summer holidays.

Make your New Year’s business resolution work for you and make the most of 2012!

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To do this:

• Login at Companies Made Simple

• Select “My Companies”

• Choose the number of new shares you wish to add and select “Submit”

Once this process has been completed, the application is sent to Companies House where it’s normally accepted within three working hours. Once accepted click “Sync Data with Companies House” on the company admin page so that the page reflects the change.

Remember, this process just adds new shares into the company. You do not notify Companies House of the shareholders until you file an annual return.

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For more information on our offshore services click here:

Offshore Company Formations

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