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Companies House forms
Access the Companies House forms you need for limited companies and limited liability partnerships.
Companies House annual returns and accounts
Guidance and information to help you file your confirmation statement (previously known as annual return) and accounts with Companies House.
Compliance checks for accountants and tax advisers
Guidance on HMRC compliance checks when representing a client.
Companies House complaints and appeals
How to complain and make appeals to Companies House regarding your company or report or complain about other companies.
Company registration for overseas and European companies
Registration, administration and filing obligations for overseas and European companies with an establishment in the UK
Charging or reclaiming VAT
If you’re VAT-registered you must charge VAT on the taxable goods and services you sell
Changes to the business that affect PAYE
Reporting to HMRC if you stop being an employer, PAYE and making staff redundant, payroll and merges or changes.
Changes to your company and Corporation Tax
Trading and non-trading companies, changing your year end and selling or closing your company.
Crowdfunding
What is crowdfunding and how can it be used to finance a business.
Consider your exit strategy when starting up a business
Why you should have an exit strategy for your business and the options available.
Dealing with HMRC
Guidance for businesses & individuals on how to report changes to HMRC, get help with tax and appoint someone to deal with your tax affairs.
Different ways to account for VAT
Details of the various accounting schemes for VAT and record-keeping
Decide whether to lease or buy assets
The pros and cons of leasing and buying outright.
Marketing your franchise opportunity
Deciding who you want to franchise with and how to advertise and promote your business to attract potential franchisees.
Stopping self-employment
What you need to do and who to contact at HM Revenue & Customs when you stop being self-employed.
Stop being self-employed (video)
Step-by-step video guide to stopping your Self Assessment online if you're self-employed
Capital Gains Tax: introduction
What Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is, how to work it out, current CGT rates and how to pay.
Advantages of having an exit strategy for your business
How planning your exit helps you get your business in shape and helps you realise the maximum value from it.
Business exit strategy: family succession
Passing or selling your business to a family member - developing a successor and keeping your options open.
Business exit strategy: the exit process
Key options for the exit process most appropriate for you and your business.