Documents, letters and contracts for business

Change of company name checklistYou have decided to revamp your company with a change of name. Make sure the process goes smoothly and the change is accepted by Companies House by following our checklist.AdviceThere are many situations in a company's ... Read more

Letter before claim (under the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims)If your customer has failed to pay your invoice and is either an individual or a sole trader, use this letter to encourage payment before the court process starts. AdviceOur Letter be... Read more

 Sale of goods agreementBusinesses are generally free to enter into contracts on whatever terms they see fit to agree. However, The Sale of Goods Act 1979 underpins any transactions that involve goods being sold.  This is not to be confused with th... Read more

 Purchase orderA purchase order is literally what it says; an order is placed to buy a product or service. It's sensible to always use a purchase order because it reduces the chance of misunderstandings over what has been purchased.  PurposeIn addit... Read more

 Assignment of intellectual property (IP)Different IP rights often subsist in a single work. For example, a list of personal data may be protected by copyright and database rights simultaneously, and a logo may be protected as both a trade mark and ... Read more

 AffidavitAn affidavit is a statement made voluntarily in writing. The party writing and signing it declares the facts stated to be true, and confirms this under oath. The affidavit needs to be signed before someone who is empowered to administer oa... Read more

 Loan agreement A loan agreement is created when a lender agrees to lend money to a borrower. It acts as an enforceable contract between the parties where the borrower must pay back the lender according to the terms set out in the agreement.When is ... Read more

Cease and desist letterRather than rushing straight off to court if someone either defames you and or decides to use your intellectual property, you're expected to follow a reasonable and proportionate procedure by first writing to give them full deta... Read more