Becoming a Director does include legal responsibilities. For example, Directors must act in the best interests of their Company, and not allow it to trade if they believe it will be unable to pay its debts. They must also ensure that it complies with employment laws,...
If you take on an employee you will have to consider: Employer’s National Insurance, Employers Liability Insurance, Statutory Holidays, Auto Enrolment etc. If you hire a self-employed worker it could be more beneficial because you will have significantly fewer legal...
There are a number of stages to go through – and I would recommend seeing an accountant as early in the process as possible. It may even be the case that you shouldn’t form a company straight away as many small start-ups are better off starting as sole-traders. But...
Limited Companies in the UK are generally limited by shares representing the ownership of the Company. So if the Company issued 100 shares and you own 1 – you own 1% of the Company. Shares come with certain rights, the most common type being an Ordinary share –...
There are many reasons for not choosing a Partnership in your position, for instance: They are generally less tax efficient than Limited Companies; Partners must pay Class 4 National Insurance; All Partners are jointly responsible for all debts; Partnerships can...
You probably can. In order to qualify for Statutory Maternity Pay you must have been continuously employed by the same employer (in this case your Company) in the 26 weeks going into the qualifying week of your maternity, (around 15 weeks before the due date). You...
