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Companies House: proposed ID verification explained
Proposed amendments to the Companies Act 2006 introduce stringent identity verification for those setting up, running or controlling companies, in a bid to stamp out money laundering via fake identities.
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Companies House reform: first changes introduced
On 4 March 2024, the first set of measures to be rolled out by Companies House under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 came into effect. Fahad Asgar looks at the changes, how they contribute to tackling economic crime and how they fit in with the other upcoming changes.
Bloomsbury Accounting and Tax Service
Eligible firms have free access to Bloomsbury Professional's comprehensive online library, comprising around 80 titles from some of the country's leading tax and accounting subject matter experts. Find out who is eligible and how you can access the Accounting and Tax Service.
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Classification of companies
A chapter examining the types of companies that can be established in the UK, as well as the unincorporated legal forms under which business may be conducted. Includes a checklist for the registration of an unlimited company.
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Formation and registration of a company
A chapter outlining the processes for establishing private and public companies under the Companies Act 2006. Includes a discussion of the differences between ‘off-the-shelf’ and ‘tailor-made’ companies, along with checklists setting out incorporation steps and procedures.
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Incorporation and disincorporation
A chapter on incorporation and disincorporation of a company in this annual guide for professional advisers, highlighting tax planning opportunities and potential pitfalls.
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The law and practice of limited liability partnerships
A chapter on the law and practice of LLPs, covering the legislation, incorporation, forming an LLP, the members' agreement, designated members, duties and responsibilities of members and whistleblowing protection.
eBooks
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Advantages and disadvantages of LLPs compared with limited companies
A section discussing the relative merits of LLPs and limited companies. The points raised may be of interest to those considering incorporating a business entity.
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Statutory regime governing LLPs
A section providing a brief outline of the law governing limited liability partnerships (LLPs). Covers incorporation, members, and persons of significant control.
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Company incorporation
This chapter examines company types and the differences between them, and outlines the processes for incorporating and re-registering companies.
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The nature of a company and formation of a company
This chapter looks at the characteristics of companies, company types, the corporate veil, company incorporation, the naming of companies and company constitutions.
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Companies limited by guarantee
A guide to the incorporation and structure of a company limited by guarantee (CLG), as well as its managerial functions.
Articles and books in the ICAEW Library collection
The collection of the ICAEW Library & Information Service includes a range of articles, books and reports covering aspects of the incorporation of companies. A selection of recent works on this topic is set out below.
Tolley's company secretary's handbook, 2024-25
An annual guide to all the basic duties of the company secretary. Serves as a working manual to the legal and procedural aspects of company administration, covering issues such as statutory accounts, company membership, corporate governance, employment law, health and safety, pensions, insurance and taxation.
Tolley's company law handbook, 2023
A practical annual guide to legislation and case law relating to companies. Organised in an A-Z format, it is intended to serve as a first point of reference for accountants, solicitors, company secretaries and others involved in company law.
Company law handbook: the fundamentals
An accessible reference guide to UK company law. Covers the full company life-cycle, from pre-incorporation to winding up. The author details the key procedures involved in the establishment and operation of a company in accordance with legal requirements.
Principles of modern company law, 11th ed.
A reference guide to UK company law and its practical implications. Covers topics such as incorporation, separate legal personality, boards and directors, shareholders, creditors, accounts and audit, corporate finance, and winding up.
Company secretary's handbook, 12th ed.
A practical guide to company secretarial practice, detailing the procedures associated with boards of directors, company meetings, reporting, and more. Covers tasks from across the lifecycle of a company, from incorporation to winding up.
Company secretary's checklists, 11th ed.
A collection of checklists to guide readers through a range of common company secretarial tasks. Includes checklists on incorporation, appointing and removing directors, preparing for company meetings, insolvency, winding up, and more.
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