Business Guides
Free, practical guides for UK company directors and entrepreneurs. From company formation to closing down — everything you need to know about running a UK business.
Starting a Limited Company
Step-by-step registration, costs, documents and first-year obligations.
Read guide →Sole Trader vs Limited Company
Tax comparison, liability differences and when to switch.
Read guide →Company Director Responsibilities
Seven statutory duties, personal liability and how to stay compliant.
Read guide →Filing Accounts at Companies House
Deadlines, late penalties, account types and how to file.
Read guide →Confirmation Statement Guide
What it is, when it is due and how to file one online.
Read guide →Corporation Tax Explained
Rates, payment deadlines, allowable expenses and CT600 filing.
Read guide →VAT Registration Guide
Threshold, voluntary registration, schemes and how to register.
Read guide →PAYE for Employers
Setting up payroll, deductions, RTI submissions and penalties.
Read guide →Business Bank Account Guide
Comparing high street and digital banks for UK companies.
Read guide →Company Secretary Role
Duties, who can be one and whether your company needs a secretary.
Read guide →Shareholder Agreements
Key clauses, when to create one and why every multi-owner company needs one.
Read guide →How to Close a Company
Strike off, MVL, dormant status and the right route for your situation.
Read guide →Changing Your Company Name
Name rules, special resolution process and what to update after.
Read guide →Registered Office Address
Home address vs virtual office, privacy implications and how to change.
Read guide →SIC Codes Explained
What SIC codes are, why they matter and how to choose the right one.
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