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What is the Enterprise Management Incentive?

By Mark Melville FCCA Food for thought, Limited company, Tax

The Enterprise Management Incentive – or EMI – was one of very few items of good news for business owners in this year’s Budget. For founders and company leaders, the…

Aug 14

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What does a Company Secretary do?

By Mark Melville FCCA Limited company, Advice, Company Directors, Useful articles

Limited companies often appoint one a Company Secretary. It is an important role but there isn’t a legal obligation to appoint one. A limited company registered after 6 April 2008…

Aug 14

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What’s the difference between directors and shareholders?

By Mark Melville FCCA Advice, Limited company, Useful articles

Directors and shareholders are an important part of any company limited by shares. The two have distinct roles, however, and are not the same. Broadly speaking, the main difference is…

Sep 23

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Companies House changes you need to know about

By Mark Melville FCCA Advice, Company Directors, Company news, Limited company, News

Companies House has made changes that all small and micro businesses must be aware of. From 3 March 2024, the first measures of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act…

Sep 23

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How are dividends taxed?

By Mark Melville FCCA Company Directors, Limited company

When distributing profits, companies can choose to pay their shareholders in dividends. Many limited company directors pay themselves this way along with their salary. We’ve already given some advice on…

Sep 23

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Does my business need a financial audit?

By Mark Melville FCCA Advice, Hacks, Limited company

Most small limited companies do not need to complete a statutory financial audit. But there may be times when an audit can help small businesses. Normally, SMEs in the UK…

Jun 24

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How do I go from sole trader to limited company?

By Mark Melville FCCA Advice, Limited company

Many business directors start out as a freelancer or contractor and then make the switch from sole trader to limited company! According to the latest statistics, sole traders make up…

Sep 25

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Profit and loss account changes for small companies

By Mark Melville FCCA Accountancy software, Company Directors, Limited company, News, Uncategorized

Small companies will soon need to be aware of profit and loss account changes thanks to new rules from Companies House. The Economic and Corporate Transparency Act means tighter regulations…

Sep 25

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Should I have a business savings account?

By Mark Melville FCCA Advice, Cash flow, Limited company

Many small business owners overlook the need for a business savings account. Some owners they think they should keep every penny in their current account. But having a business savings…

Sep 25

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What is business compliance?

By Mark Melville FCCA Advice, Limited company, Tax

When you own a limited company in the UK, you need to understand business compliance. It doesn’t matter if you’re the sole director of your company or one of a…

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What is the Enterprise Management Incentive?

What does a Company Secretary do?

What’s the difference between directors and shareholders?

Companies House changes you need to know about

How are dividends taxed?

Does my business need a financial audit?

How do I go from sole trader to limited company?

Profit and loss account changes for small companies

Should I have a business savings account?

What is business compliance?

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