Companies & Structures
Guidance on company formations, holding companies, share structures, group structures, reorganisations and other company changes for established owner-managed businesses.
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Changing Shareholders or Share Structure: What Business Owners Need to Think About
Bringing in a shareholder, giving shares to family or creating new share classes? The tax, accounting and filing points to consider, and where you need a solicitor.
Group Company Structures: When Do They Make Sense?
When a group of companies is worth the extra work, when it isn't, and what running one well involves, from intercompany balances to group accounts and VAT.
When Does a Business Need a Holding Company?
Most businesses don't need a holding company, but some benefit from one. When it makes sense, the tax points to understand, what it costs to run, and its limits.
Sole Trader, Partnership, LLP or Limited Company? Choosing the Right Business Structure
How sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies compare on liability, tax and administration, and what to consider when choosing a business structure.