Tax and Business


How do we form a company?It's never been easier to form a company and to start trading immediately. But as always there's an element of you get what you pay for. So what are the pros and cons of each option? DIY project?You've made the decision to form ... Read more
03 Aug 2021


Notice to directors of ordinary board meetingIf you're involved in running a company, it's vital to have regular meetings and also to ensure an accurate record or what was discussed and agreed is kept.ProcedureThere are no statutory requirements about ... Read more
03 Aug 2021


Intellectual property rights summaryIP refers to the ownership of ideas and their representation. It is often a company's greatest asset and requires protection. Use our summary to identify what IP rights you have and how to protect them.FormRepresent... Read more
02 Aug 2021


Written resolution of sole director to pay interim dividendThe decisions of sole directors need to be recorded properly in case there is a challenge to their actions. This resolution records the decision of a sole director to pay an interim dividend ... Read more
02 Aug 2021


Written resolution of sole directorThe decisions of sole directors need to be recorded properly in case there is a challenge to their actions. This resolution can be adapted as necessary to suit any type of decision. Making decisions soloAlways check... Read more
02 Aug 2021


Director's service agreementAny director who is also an employee of the company should always be given a service contract. As well as ensuring there are no arguments over their status it should also minimise the possibility of any other misunderstandi... Read more
14 May 2021


Companies House formsCompanies must keep the records at Companies House up to date with certain changes. Use our handy table to make sure you know what to file and when.What needs filing?Broadly speaking, if there is a significant change in a company... Read more
19 Feb 2021


Data protection obligations summaryEvery company holds onto personal information of some sort, about its staff, customers, business contacts and others. Make sure your company abides by its data protection obligations. Personal informationThe retenti... Read more
18 Feb 2021


Online meetings checklistMeetings conducted online have become the norm for many companies. Use our checklist to help keep them on track.Type of meetingBoth board and shareholder meetings can be held online, although a company's articles may prevent b... Read more
22 Jan 2021


Company secretary checklistPrivate companies don't need to have a secretary, but many still choose to do so. Does your company need one? Use our checklist to help consider the options.RoleWhether your company decides to appoint a secretary or not will... Read more
18 Jan 2021