Company Formation Blog » News http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog Thoughts on Company Formation Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:45:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 New Survey: How Online Savvy Are British Businesses? http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/new-survey-how-online-savvy-are-british-businesses/ http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/new-survey-how-online-savvy-are-british-businesses/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:51 +0000 matMSG http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/?p=4892 Continue reading →]]> companies made simple surveyWe’ve just launched the latest Companies Made Simple Survey;

How Online Savvy Are British Businesses?

The survey takes roughly three minutes to complete and all participants will receive:

• Free Microsoft e-book “small business solutions”
• Free Huddlebuy Marketing Bundle

As well as being entered into a prize draw to win

• an iPad2
• an Amazon Kindle
• Business Training Course places
• £150 worth of M&S Vouchers

Take the survey now: How Online Savvy Are British Businesses?

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If you’ve a quick question regarding any of our services why not reach for your mouse and contact us online? We pride ourselves on our speedy response times, so next time you’ve a question contact us via:

• Twitter
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Google +

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]]> http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/social-media-follow-us-fan-us-connect-with-us-us/feed/ 0 Forming a Limited By Guarantee Company: Non-profit distribution clause http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/forming-a-limited-by-guarantee-company-non-profit-distribution-clause/ http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/forming-a-limited-by-guarantee-company-non-profit-distribution-clause/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:29 +0000 matMSG http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/?p=4869 Continue reading →]]> limited by guarantee non-progit distribution clauseIf you are forming a Limited By Guarantee Company with us we will provide you with a standard memorandum & articles for you to use. However, in some situations when forming a Limited By Guarantee Company, Companies House require a “Non-profit distribution clause” included within the articles.

If this is the case you can download a copy of the memorandum & articles template that includes this clause from the “M & A” section when completing the company formation process. You simply need to complete the sections marked in red and then upload the document as a custom memorandum & articles.

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]]> http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/forming-a-limited-by-guarantee-company-non-profit-distribution-clause/feed/ 0 Our Ready Made Companies: New Companies Added! http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/our-ready-made-companies-new-companies-added/ http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/our-ready-made-companies-new-companies-added/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000 matMSG http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/?p=4850 Continue reading →]]> our ready made companiesWe have just added ten new limited companies to our list of available “off the shelf” companies. All formed on the 26th of January, the new companies are:

TREADTHROUGH LTD
TWINT LTD
MINTEDMIND LTD
SLASHTECH LTD
SUNDIAL STRATEGIC LTD
IMPERATIVE FUSION LTD
DATA EXCERPTS LTD
FUTURES ADVANCED LTD
FUNDER ROAD LTD
TIME TO GO UN LTD

For more information or to buy one of the ready made companies click here:

Ready Made Companies

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Previously the offer was included in everything but the Bronze Package but being the generous types, we’ve made the offer available to all packages (UK Limited by Share packages).

For more information on taking advantage of the offer post company formation click here:

How To Redeem Your Free Domain

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]]> http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/free-domain-name-now-available-on-the-bronze-company-formation-package/feed/ 0 Is a UK Company Formation right for you? http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/is-a-uk-company-formation-right-for-you/ http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/is-a-uk-company-formation-right-for-you/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:00:38 +0000 matMSG http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/?p=4832 Continue reading →]]> is uk company formation right for youWe know that forming a company, whilst extremely simple (when using us!), is a big step. That’s why we have pages dedicated to providing you with answers to any questions or concerns you have about starting a limited company.

• 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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• Why Choose Us?

• Awards and Accreditations

• Companies Made Simple Reviews

• Customer Satisfaction Statistics

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]]> http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/forming-a-limited-company-why-you-should-choose-us/feed/ 0 The Company Secretarial System: Changing the Accounting Reference Date http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/the-company-secretarial-system-changing-the-accounting-reference-date/ http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/the-company-secretarial-system-changing-the-accounting-reference-date/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:00:41 +0000 matMSG http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/?p=4802 Continue reading →]]> changing your accounting reference dateIf you administer numerous UK limited companies, then our free ICAEW (The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) accredited company secretarial system is ideal. The system allows you to carry out numerous admin tasks for your limited companies, one of which is changing the accounting reference date with Companies House. To do this (once a company has been imported onto our system, all we need is the company number and authentication code):

• 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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]]> http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/the-company-secretarial-system-changing-the-accounting-reference-date/feed/ 0 The Made Simple Group at Business2012 http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/the-made-simple-group-at-business2012/ http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/the-made-simple-group-at-business2012/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:00:19 +0000 matMSG http://www.companiesmadesimple.com/project/blog/?p=4796 Continue reading →]]> we're at business2012We’re delighted to announce that The Made Simple Group will be at the Business2012 exhibition taking place from the 18th-20th March at the 02 in London.

We will be represented at the event in two capacities:

•    Our CEO Howard Graham is a Keynote speaker alongside such names as Sir Richard Branson and Lord Sugar. To see the full list of Keynote speakers click here.

•    We will be holding a workshop titled: “Harness Social Media to Grow your Business and Build Your Brand”. For more information on the workshop click here.

For more information on what’s sure to be a fantastic business event and to get your free ticket, click here: Business2012

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Because our emails may come from an email address that your email account is not yet familiar with, please make sure you check your junk mail after making a purchase with us, otherwise you may miss important information.

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