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Withdrawing an application for voluntary strike-off
When it is necessary or appropriate to withdraw an application for voluntary strike-off
What happens to assets after dissolution
How to deal with voluntary and compulsory strike-off or restoration of a registered business
Change your business structure
You may want to switch from a partnership to a limited company, or the other way round - find out the implications
Common legal structures for businesses
An overview of the most common legal structures for businesses
Reporting Aggregates Levy
How to report Aggregates Levy including exemptions, completing your return and sending your return online
Paying Aggregates Levy
How to pay your Aggregates Levy and payment options
Shares and investments - Capital Gains Tax
If you own your business, are a partner, or own shares in a business, you may be entitled to tax reliefs that reduce your Capital Gains Tax bill
Special types of employee pay
How to report employee tips or services charges, incentive awards, shares, holiday pay scheme.
Starting a company or partnership
Guidance for businesses on how to set up, register and name a new company or partnership with Companies House
Stamp Duty on shares
Stamp Duty on shares and securities when you buy through the stock market or a stock broker
Stamp Duty Land Tax: introduction
Stamp Duty Land Tax is usually payable when you buy or lease land or property - it's also sometimes payable on transfers of ownership of property or land
Stamp Duty Land Tax returns
Completing, amending and paying Stamp Duty Land Tax returns
Stamp Duty before December 2003
You pay Stamp Duty when you buy shares using a stock transfer form, on some transfers of interest in partnerships and on land or property transactions entered into before 1 December 2003
Legal implications of changing the legal structure of your business
The implications a change in business structure has for contracts, tax and Companies House registration details
Who to notify if you transfer your business to a new legal structure
An overview of the different groups and organisations that need to know about your new business entity
Why change your business structure?
Reasons for changing your business structure
Re-registration of a company
How to re-register your company with Companies House to change its legal status
Accepting card payments in retail
How to start accepting card payments in your business, and the types of card that can be used for payments.
Types of retail payment
The types of payment that retail businesses may accept, including cash, card and credit agreements, and how to choose the right option for your business.
Point-of-sale systems
The features and benefits of using a point-of-sale system in your business and how to choose the right system to suit your needs.