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Limited Company: Facts and figures

Published: Aug 11th, 2010 | Author: morgan Add Comment

The most common form of privately owned companies, basically in Ireland or United Kingdom is a limited company which is actually a corporation whose shares are held responsible for the Liabilities the companies have. The same case would be with Proprietary Company Ltd which works in Australia. But here if a company has Ltd word at the end of the company’s name would represent that the company is a public company and is to be listed in ASX. The reason behind this factor is plc which Australia does not have.

Like every other thing, the limited has its own pros and cons. There are specific advantages for the members, in being a limited company but disadvantages too, over the other kind of business and as a result several factors are responsible for these things. In comparison to partnership or sloe ownership, limited companies have to do much more paperwork. Also, they are governed by several different sets of rules. Also, several times limited companies are considered as investors unless or until members of the limited company participate in different chores of the companies and contribute in the running of the company. Shares of the members of the company are taken and considered as security in case the members are investors. Also, more and more paperwork is required with regulations unless there is some exemption granted to the company. This is because of the Rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission which applied for all the limited companies. (more…)

Are Your Tax Affairs Safe With An Accountant?

Published: Apr 24th, 2009 | Author: morgan Add Comment

The Term “Accountant”

Unlike solicitors and doctors, the term “accountant” isn’t protected in the UK and anyone can practice as an accountant whether or not they are qualified to do so.

The New Rules And What Is Happening Now

Under the new money laundering regulations (MLRs) that came into force on 15 December 2007, Accountancy Services Providers have to be supervised by a designated professional body in order to carry on trading. If they are not already supervised by a designated professional body, they need to be registered with HMRC.

Therefore, unregulated accountancy service providers, (believed to be some 40,000 providers according to the IFA) are required to register with the taxman or risk not being able to trade by the 1 October 2008.

What Could This Mean For Business Owners And Taxpayers?

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