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Limited by guarantee: How many people do I need to form a company?
Aug 12, 2014
One is all you need. Just like for companies limited by shares, only one person is required. In the case of a company limited by guarantee, this person would act as both director and guarantor.
What is a dividend?
Aug 07, 2014
A dividend is a payment made to shareholders, taken out of the company’s profits. All shareholders will usually be entitled to dividends. You will have to hold a meeting to “declare” the dividends and keep the minutes of that meeting. Paperwork needs to be filled in with the following:
What is a Company Register? Do I need a Company Register?
Jul 17, 2014
The Company Register comprises a set of documents which all companies registered under Companies act 1985 in England, Wales and Scotland are required to have. Although not legally required, it can be useful to have a hard copy of your company register and we would recommend a loose version, in order to add other documents such as meeting minutes.
Do I need to live at the Registered Office Address?
Jul 14, 2014
All companies must have a Registered Office address, where they should be contactable by post. But you don’t have to live or work at the address.
What is share capital & where can I find out how much it is?
Jul 02, 2014
The Share Capital is the total amount of shares held in a company. If you need to find out the Share capital, there are two places to look:
How many shares should I issue?
Jun 17, 2014
There is actually no ideal number of shares to issue. It depends on individual circumstances and business structure.
What is a Registered Office Address and do I need one?
May 30, 2014
Every UK company must have a UK registered office. The address of your registered office must also be in the same country as its situation which can be in England and Wales, in Wales, in Scotland or in Northern Ireland.