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How much does it cost to start a business in the UK?
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What information do you need to register a UK company?
How to search company name availability
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How to set up a limited company in the UK [2026 Guide]
What are shareholders and shares in UK limited companies?
What are the memorandum and articles of association?
The roles of company directors, company secretaries, and PSCs
A guide to UK company formation for non-residents
Running your business
Annual filing requirements for UK limited companies
What is a confirmation statement and when is it due?
First-time founder FAQs
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How to stay compliant in your first year of business
What is a registered office address and why do I need one?
What to do after setting up a limited company
Growing your business
Managing money & tax
How to pay yourself in dividends and salary as a director
How to get an EIN for a UK company
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Do I need a business bank account?
How to manage bookkeeping as a small business
What tax does a limited company pay?
What expenses are tax-deductible for limited companies?
How to register for and pay Corporation Tax in the UK
What is CT600? Understand your Company Tax Return
How to file your company's annual accounts
When and how to register for VAT (UK)
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