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Why Does My Company Look Like It Made a Loss at Companies House?

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If you’ve looked at your company’s accounts on Companies House and noticed that the figure for capital and reserves has gone down, you may be wondering whether it makes the business look as though it made a loss. Sometimes it does. But very often, particularly with micro-companies, that is not what has happened at all.

Why Alphabet Shares Could Be a Smart Move for Your Business

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If you run a limited company, you might assume all shares are created equal. But that doesn’t have to be the case — and in many small businesses, it shouldn’t be. Creating different types of shares, known as alphabet shares (like A shares, B shares, C shares etc), can offer you flexibility, control, and some

What to Do When Your Limited Company Becomes Dormant

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Many business owners set up a limited company to work as a contractor or consultant. But what if things change? Maybe you’ve landed a full-time job and no longer need to invoice through your company. Instead of shutting it down straight away, you have a few options. Let’s go through them step by step. 1.