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What is a business plan? (…and how you can write one)

What is a business plan? At its simplest form, a business plan is a written guide or simply a roadmap for your business. It plainly outlines your business goals and how you are going to accomplish it. A well-drafted business plan enables both partners and investors to understand what you are trying to achieve and… Continue reading What is a business plan? (…and how you can write one)

How Does a Virtual Office Address Work?

The word virtual conjures up the vision of something highly technical. Virtual, as we often use the term, relates to the digital world — usually pertaining to some form of simulation. Virtual reality, virtual world, virtual life; these are all terms you’ll have heard before. So when we say “virtual office”, do we mean some… Continue reading How Does a Virtual Office Address Work?

How to change the SIC code after Company Registration

How to change the SIC code after company registration? Let me explain briefly what the SIC code is before we talk about changing the code. Every industry in the UK is allocated with a Standard Industrial Classification code (SIC) that outlines the nature of a business and is required as part of the company formation… Continue reading How to change the SIC code after Company Registration

How to setup a Family Investment Company in the UK

Family Investment Company (FIC) is a UK-resident private limited company, where the shareholders are family members. So, starting a family investment company means you are following the right strategy succession through inheritance where the wealth planning is quite efficient. Previously, a Trust is considered as the reliable channel to pass the wealth to the future… Continue reading How to setup a Family Investment Company in the UK

All You Need To Know About Annual Confirmation Statement

What is Annual Confirmation Statement? The annual confirmation statement is a filing requirement that was first introduced as a legal requirement back in 2016. It replaced the previous legal requirement to file what was called an Annual Return. A Confirmation Statement is also known as form CS01 whereas the annual return was form AR01. The… Continue reading All You Need To Know About Annual Confirmation Statement

Comparison: Registering Your Company Using Companies House Vs Company Formation Agency

Companies House Vs Company Formation Agency – Which one is better? There is a popular misconception that it’s better to register directly via Companies House website rather than using a company formation agency. After all, at some point, everything must go through the Companies House. Some also believe that it is cheaper to go direct… Continue reading Comparison: Registering Your Company Using Companies House Vs Company Formation Agency

9 reasons why Companies House reject applications

Are you planning to register your new company and want to ensure you submit it the right way? In this blog let’s see the some of the reasons why Companies House rejects applications, and how to avoid rejections. 9 reasons why Companies House reject applications: Similar Names Sensitive & Offensive Names Errors/Missing – Authentication Questions… Continue reading 9 reasons why Companies House reject applications