1st January 2012 by NickWis
Happy New Year from Wisteria Formations!
We hope you have had an enjoyable festive periood, and are looking forward to a propserous 2012!
Traditionally, the New Year is a time where people will make resolutions: to change, to improve, to grow and to take a chance. For many, this opportunity comes in the form of starting their own business and being their own boss.
Setting up a company couldn’t be easier with our 10-step application process, with the limited company one of the most popular vessels through which to operate a small business. This structure of business offers you the benefits of a separate legal identity, and therefore limited liability. This simply means that as the owner, you are only liable for your investment in shares – your personal assets are completely separate and protected if you act legally.
In addition, the limited company could provide an opportunity to turn your hobby into a career; or a chance to grow your sole trader business. Many people associate this structure with size, prestige, image and reliability. Company formation can often be seen as the possibility to take your business to the next level.
So if you’re looking for a new path for your business, or want to take the start-up chance, then make company formation your New Year’s Resolution.
Wishing you a successful 2012!
The Wisteria Formations Team
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our customer support team on 0844 893 0808 or formations@wisteria.co.uk
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23rd December 2011 by NickWis
Thank You for visiting us at Wisteria Formations.
We would like to use this opportunity yo wish you an enjoyable festive period.
Please note that between the dates of Friday 23rd December 2011 and Tuesday 3rd January 2012, Wisteria Formations will be operating a limited company formation service. During this time, Companies House are also offering a reducer service, and therefore response times should be expected to be much slower.
In the even of an urgent enquiry, please contact Andrew Millet on amillet@wisteria.co.uk
Sorry for any inconvenience to your company registration experience, and wishing you a prosperous New Year.
Kind Regards,
The Wisteria Formations Team
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22nd December 2011 by NickWis
It is recommended that all new private limited companies in the UK open a new, separate bank account upon incorporation. It is suggested that you open a bank account for your newly set up company for the main reason that it will help the directors of the company to fulfil one of their statutory duties: protecting the assets of the company. …
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20th December 2011 by NickWis
A joint venture is a term that you have probably heard used quite a lot in a business context, but have possibly been previously unsure of its meaning. In this piece, we look to explain what the term joint venture means in a business context, and how this can be related to the process of company registration. It is important to understand that a joint venture may apply to a number of different contexts, though we will focus on the commercial aspect. …
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19th December 2011 by NickWis
Throughout its life following company formation, there may be a decision to rearrange and reorganise the operations and activity of the business, or the ownership of the company. There may be a number of different reasons that a company decides to reorganise: making the company more attractive for sale (by separating loss-making sectors); dividing the assets of the business; or in attempt to take advantage of certain tax or accounting benefits. …
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16th December 2011 by NickWis
How to start a business is a process that can cause confusion to anyone, whether you have experience or not. Each new venture has different priorities, different considerations and different markets to target. Even the basics of what type of business you are looking to run can cause stress, with a number of different structures all of which may be new to you. Each type has its own benefits that make it the best option for different circumstances. Here, we look at why you may look to register a company. …
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14th December 2011 by NickWis
When a company is struck off, either voluntarily or through compulsory action, it is removed from the register by Companies House. However, it is possible for a company that has been dissolved to apply to be restored to the register, potentially if their situation improves from when they ceased trade. Therefore it is possible for a company that has closed to return to existence if their application is accepted. …
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12th December 2011 by NickWis
When setting up a company there are a number of statutory registers that need to be kept. There is a legal requirement for a company to keep and maintain certain registers holding information about the company. However, in addition to these, some companies choose to hold additional, non-mandatory registers in order to assist in the administration of the company. These are known as the non-statutory company registers. …
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9th December 2011 by NickWis
When setting up a company, it is important that you ensure all angles are covered and that all vital decisions have been considered. This will not only help you to speed up the process of company registration and avoid any unnecessary delays, but will make sure that you meet all the legal requirements that could be relevant to your company. There are a number of different things to consider at different stages of the business’ life. …
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8th December 2011 by NickWis
When starting a business, there are a number of questions filling your head about where to begin. One of the earliest decisions that you will have to make is what type of business you intend to run. There are a number of different forms that can be taken in the UK: public limited companies, private limited companies, partnerships, sole traders etc. Most people opt to trade as a sole trade or to follow the route of private limited company formation. …
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