This is probably the best place to start, given the confusion that often surrounds the term. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 (or “𝗖𝗼𝗦𝗲𝗰”) covers the legal and administrative responsibilities of a company. These range from maintaining 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 (such as the register of members, people with significant control, and directors) to preparing 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 in compliance with the Companies Act 2006, and filing the necessa

In the course of my 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 consulting career in the UK, I've reviewed a lot of paperwork relating to share transfers. Here are some of the most common mistakes I've come across: Disregarding the requirements applicable to not fully paid shares; Omitting to check the 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆'𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 for any specific provisions; Where stamp duty is payable, approving the transfer before a duly stamped stock transfer form is returned to the compa

Attracting early-stage investors is one of the biggest challenges for any new startup. If you're building a startup in the UK, one of the most effective ways to make your company more attractive to UK-based investors is to obtain the SEIS Advance Assurance from HMRC. This gives potential investors the confidence that their investment is eligible for important tax reliefs, making your startup a more compelling opportunity. SEIS Advance Assurance What is the SEIS Advance Assura

The 18th of November 2025 marks a crucial step in the implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. On that date, a 12-month transition period will begin, during which all UK company Directors and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) must complete identity verification with Companies House . Although the 18th of November is not a hard deadline - as some in the entrepreneurial and the professional sectors have been fearing - it is nonetheless w

Startup, how to attract investors For those in the #startup ecosystem, whether in an #advisory role or as an #entrepreneur, #SEIS is a well-known and desirable acronym. If you are launching your startup, SEIS is a most desirable acronym. It stands for 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 and allows your start-up company to offer its shares with a generous 50% tax relief . This means that any future investors buying shares in your company will see

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