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Buying a company name before starting up

If I want to buy my company name so no one else can take it, but I’m not ready to start trading, how do I do that? What are my ongoing responsibilities with annual returns?

Setting up a company

Buying and selling a company

10 questions to ask your business partner before buying a company together

In partnership with BusinessesForSale.com, we look at the questions you should be asking your business partner before buying a company.

Setting up a company

Buying a company name before starting up

If I want to buy my company name so no one else can take it, but I’m not ready to start trading, how do I do that? What are my ongoing responsibilities with annual returns?

Buying and selling a company

10 questions to ask your business partner before buying a company together

In partnership with BusinessesForSale.com, we look at the questions you should be asking your business partner before buying a company.

Legal advice

Buying property through a company – can you rent back your own home?

Can a private individual set up a company to buy houses and then buy their own house through that company and rent it back? Are there any benefits of doing this?

Accounting

Buying property through a company

Can a private individual set up a company to buy houses and then buy their own house through that company and rent it back? Are there any benefits of doing this?

Business car leasing

Company car insurance rules

What is the difference between fleet car insurance and business car insurance? As an owner-director of a small business, which one is right for you and your employees?

Business car leasing

Can you have a company car if you’re self-employed?

Mike Parkes of GoSimpleTax explains the must-know info about owning a company car when you're self-employed

Accounting

Buying a car through your business

If I bought my car for £7,000 + VAT and use it 50/50 for business and personal use. How much can I claim back? I’m so confused.

Getting Online

Registering a company name – a Small Business guide

Your Small Business guide to registering a UK company name at Companies House.

Accounting

Buying commercial vehicles for tax reasons

Should I buy a commercial vehicle (e.g. van) rather than a car for tax purposes?

Business Technology

4 things small business needs to think about when buying-in tech

Two-thirds of companies think new technology will grow their business, yet nearly half feel unconfident about using it. Colin O’Flaherty offers a checklist of what to think about when buying-in tech

Buying and selling a company

Buying and selling an online business: what to be aware of

In association with BusinessesForSale.com, we take a look at the considerations you need to make when buying or selling an online business

Buying and selling a company

Buying a business on a budget: what are your options?

In association with BusinessesForSale.com, we explain what options are available to you if you're buying a business on a budget.

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Attracting and keeping top talent through Total Reward

Employment benefits specialist, Drewberry, explain why you should base your benefits around a Total Reward Strategy

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5 things every small business owner needs to know before starting

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What is professional indemnity insurance?

Professional indemnity insurance provides cover if somebody sues your business and they allege that your advice caused financial loss or damaged their brand. It’s not just for accountants and lawyers but for anyone offering a personal service, even web designers

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Benefits of switching to the right business bank account

We've teamed up with the Current Account Switch Service to explain the benefits of switching your business bank account.