A Complete Guide to Self-Employed Expenses Being self-employed is incredibly rewarding. You work for yourself; you can do what you love, steer your company in whichever direction you desire and grow your business. But self-employment isn’t always plain sailing. Unless you happen to be an accountant, the prospect of a tax return and allowable expenses… Continue reading A Complete Guide to Self-Employed Expenses
Author: Rajesh Velayuthasamy
How to Check Company Name Availability: A Guide for Startups
Choosing a killer company name is one of the most challenging parts of getting your startup off the ground. The right name can get you off on the right foot and lend itself to branding and marketing. A bad name, not so much. A great startup needs a unique and unforgettable name that shows what… Continue reading How to Check Company Name Availability: A Guide for Startups
What Is Your Date of Incorporation? Everything Limited Companies Need to Know
When you’re launching a new business, there’s a lot to keep on top of. But if you’re starting a limited company, there’s even more to consider. If you’re registering your company, you’ll come across the phrase “date of incorporation” or “incorporation date” a lot. According to Companies House, over 500 thousand companies register and incorporate… Continue reading What Is Your Date of Incorporation? Everything Limited Companies Need to Know
How to File Company Accounts: Everything You Need to Know
Running your own business can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but it can also be quite stressful without the proper preparation. On top of ensuring that your business is a success, you need to comply with legislation and file your annual accounts correctly and on time. All limited companies in the UK are… Continue reading How to File Company Accounts: Everything You Need to Know
How Do I Register as Self-Employed? Everything You Need to Know
Decided to go it alone, start your own business and become self-employed? Congratulations, you’re about to begin an incredible journey as your own boss. Self-employed people enjoy many benefits like control of their time, choosing who to work with and the pleasure of following a passion. Those are just some of the reasons that there… Continue reading How Do I Register as Self-Employed? Everything You Need to Know
What Are a Company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association?
If you’re planning on starting a limited business in the UK, then you’ll need to create both a company memorandum and articles of association. With everything else you need to do to start your own business, the prospect of creating two very official documents can be pretty daunting. But the process of creating a company… Continue reading What Are a Company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association?
Register with Companies House: A Complete Guide
If you’re thinking about starting a company in the UK, then it’s a good idea to get yourself familiar with Companies House and their registration process. Between March 2019 and 2020, the total register size of Companies House had increased by 3.5%, taking it to 4,350,913 companies in total. Because so many companies are registering,… Continue reading Register with Companies House: A Complete Guide
A Company’s Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR): What It Is and How to Get One
When you’re starting a new company, it can get a bit overwhelming with the long list of things that you need to do; sorting your finances and funding, getting your website up and running, working out a business plan, and that’s just to name a few. And that’s all before you start your company formation… Continue reading A Company’s Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR): What It Is and How to Get One
5 Ways to Avoid Getting Rejected By Companies House
If you want to start a company in the UK, Companies House is an essential organisation to work with. Without it, you cannot start a limited business. You can go self-employed and act as a sole trader without Companies House, but when you decide you want to build a brand and a company, you’ll need… Continue reading 5 Ways to Avoid Getting Rejected By Companies House
How to Open a Business Bank Account in the UK
You already have a personal bank account, so why do you need to open another for your business? Once open, a business bank account will change your business financials for the better. Your finances will be separated from your personal account and managing your tax liabilities will become much easier. If you are starting your… Continue reading How to Open a Business Bank Account in the UK