FAQ's

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• What is a UK company?
• Is there more than one type of company?
• Why choose a limited company?
• What company name can I choose?
• Can I change my company name?
• What is the minimum number of officers a company requires?
• Can anyone be a company director?
• I reside overseas can I be a director of a UK private limited company?
• What is a Registered Office?
• What is a memorandum of association?
• What are articles of association?
• What is share capital?
• What is authorised capital?
• Are there different types of shares?
• What is a subscriber?
• What is issued capital?
• What is a dormant company?
• What is an annual return?
• Is my company required to keep accounting records?
• What period must a company's first accounts cover?
• How long do I have to file my company's first accounts?
• What is the normal time period to file my company accounts?
• What is the Filing deadline for a shortened Accounting Reference Date?
• What time is allowed for filing accounts under the Companies Act 2006?
• Late filing penalties - how much are they?
• What rate of tax will the company pay?
• Starting up a new trading company
• Does my company need to be VAT registered?
• When you may register for VAT voluntarily
• Potential benefits of voluntary registration
• Will I need a company bank account?