company formation
We aim to set up bespoke companies which from the outset have regard to how the company is to be managed and owned. We can also help form overseas companies, charitable companies and other not-for-profit company structures.
We can set up and maintain statutory registers for your business and deal with necessary submissions to Companies House, such as annual returns and other compliance obligations so that these routine but important tasks do not get forgotten. If you overlook them, your company can be struck off and your assets frozen.
Many new and existing business owners ask themselves if they have considered all the legislation they need to comply with. We can provide you with comprehensive guidance on legislation relevant to your business and assist you in implementing appropriate policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Once you have made these choices then we can set up the company and any post incorporation services you require at a low cost with the reassurance that the paperwork has all been dealt with correctly.
other alternatives
Other company structures may suit your purposes better:
- Sole trader
- Partnership
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
- Community Interest Company
- Societas Europea
We can advise you on the most suitable and most tax efficient structure.
taxation
The first decision, once you have made the decision to start in business, is the legal structure you should adopt. This is not just about tax but for many this is a crucial part of the decision. We can plan the right tax structure for your business to ensure you pay no more than the right amount of tax.
We are experienced in advising on buying and selling businesses tax efficiently and if you are starting in business by buying an existing business then we can help with these negotiations.
international
We have advised on UK start ups for overseas investors. This could be an overseas group looking to open a UK office or an overseas entrepreneur attracted by the ease of starting a UK company for their business operations.
We have looked after all accountancy work for UK subsidiairies with overseas parent companies.
We can also advise on setting up a business oversea and moving your existing business to another country.
small business team
We have set up a dedicated team for new start ups. We can provide a 'Starting in Business' guide which sets out what needs to be considered and help you make an informed choice about what you do yourself and what you pay an accountant to help you with.
We can assist and train you in all aspects of bookkeeping so that you save money. It is always cheaper to learn how to do it right yourself rather than pay someone else to put it right after the event.