Legal Aspects

RESOURCES FOR LEGAL ASPECTS

Web resources:

http://www.enterprisenation.com/blog/screencast-sole-trader-vs-limited-company/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/business/aims/limitedcompaniesvid.shtml

Government business website: invaluable resource providing information and advice about all aspects of starting up a business. Provides information about all legal structures and how to find your way through the rules and regulations.

https://www.gov.uk/browse/business

Startups: A very thorough and useful resource on this and all aspects of starting up a business.

http://www.startups.co.uk/choosing-the-right-business-structure_1.html

Other web resources

For Business Partnerships

http://blog.thecompanywarehouse.co.uk/2010/03/01/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-partnership/

http://www.simply-docs.co.uk/DocumentSubfolder.aspx?documentSubfolderID=72&source=Adwords&kw=business%20partnership%20agreements&fl=762&gclid=CKbl2KHcnbECFVE8fAodPHCDhA

http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/infoAndGuide/faq/llpFAQ.shtml

YouTube Videos

http://youtu.be/_ZfX8XI FCgc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OZKX24Oz2k

Other useful and important resources:

Guidance on company formation under the Companies Act 2006. HMRC's Company Formation guide -

http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/about/gbhtml/gbf1.shtml

Agency recommended to act in preparing for registration of a limited company with Companies House:

http://www.simpleformations.com/companies-house.htm

Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) - check up on solicitor's credentials, and an online directory of solicitors who can help learners decide on your business structure.

http://www.sra.org.uk/consumers/consumers.page

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales - Find a chartered accountant, and make sure they have the necessary qualifications.
http://www.icaew.com/index.cfm/route/158423/icaew_ga/en/Home/Institute_of_Chartered_Accountants_in_England_and_Wales

HMRC Website:

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/ct/online-return.pdf