Company Formation
Are you looking to set up a new Limited Company or to even set up a partnership contract? We can get you set up with Companies House usually within 3 to 6 hours.
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We will activate all the correct taxes with HMRC and inform them of you becoming active for trading.
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Once the company is officially set-up, we will:​
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Register your company for Corporation Tax
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Register your company for PAYE if applicable
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Register your company for VAT if applicable
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Register for other applicable taxes such as CIS or import
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Register the directors / shareholders for tax if applicable
Business Plans
Looking to borrow funds from the bank? Or perhaps looking to raise asset finance or sell shares in the company? All this requires a robust set of accounts fully backed with a forward looking business model that clearly spells out how viable the business is in the future.
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In order to produce a solid and credible business plan, it must contain the following that we are an expert at producing:
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Revenue, margins and net profit projections
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Working capital projections
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Cash flow projects
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Balance sheet projections
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Return on capital employed metrics
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Gearing ratios
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Scenario analysis
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Opportunities and risks valued
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Fully costed business model
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Exit plans and costs
Accountancy Software
There are plenty of accountancy software out there, so how do you know the best one for your business? Depending on your business type it may be necessary to consider a software platform that integrates with you other systems.
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We are experienced in using cutting edge latest software and below are a list of some of the common software used by our clients.
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Xero
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Quickbooks
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Sage
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FreeAgent
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IRIS
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VT
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Oracle
Company Secretarial
We provide a range of professional services from arranging changes to be recorded on Companies House to arranging a legal document to conduct an asset or share sale or purchase. Some of the services we offer are as follows.
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Forming companies and limited liability partnerships
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Arranging for another person to act:
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As a director or secretary of a company;
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As a partner of a partnership;
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A trustee of an express trust or similar legal arrangement;
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A nominee shareholder for a person other than a company whose securities are listed on a regulated market.
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Providing a registered office, business address, correspondence or administrative address or other relates services for a company, partnership or any other legal person or arrangement;
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Filing Companies House forms and returns
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Maintaining the register of directors and secretary
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Issuing share certificates and recording transfers of shares
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Maintaining the register of members and debenture holders
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Arranging for charges to be registered and recorded in the register of charges
Investment Appraisal
If you are considering buying or selling a business. We can help you evaluate the potential business opportunity. Generally, there is excitement when one is looking to invest and sometimes heart rules the mind. But big business decisions need sound independent professional advice and sophisticated modelling to evaluate the opportunity in detail.
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Examples of investment opportunities that require professional investment appraisal are as follows.
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Looking to buy shares of a Limited Company
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Looking to buy an asset from another business
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Considering entering a new market that involves cost outlay
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Evaluating expansion by launching new product or service lines
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Looking to upscale and invest in resources
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Make or buy decisions
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Business restructure and re-engineering
Debt Management
It is illegal to trade if you are insolvent and a qualified insolvency practitioner is required to look to find the best solution for you. The sooner you come to us, the sooner we can evaluate your company financials to determine your liquidity position and provide guidance with the options open to you. We work with insolvency partners prepare the statement of affairs and all the accounting documents that are required by the insolvency practitioners.
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The potential routes are:
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Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVA)
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Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation (CVL)
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Members' Voluntary Liquidation (MVL)
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Compulsory Liquidation
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Time to pay arrangements
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Company Administration
Business Consultation
When running a business, there always comes a time when you will need to make difficult decisions. At times like this, it is important get an independent review of your business and get professional guidance.
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You ​may be facing various challenges or have identified sudden opportunities that you wish to explore. You are probably facing some internal debate with other directors and want some independent professional advice to help it take shape.
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We can help you with any of the following.
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Evaluation of your complete business model
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Implement growth strategies
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Identify SWOT and complete operational overview
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Identifying new sales and distribution channels
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Market and competition analysis using smart models i.e. Porter's 5 forces model.
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Resolution of management disputes
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Creating professional slide decks for business propositions