Which is best? – sole trader, limited company, partnership or LLP?
We examine the different trading structures used by small businesses—sole trader, limited company, partnership, and LLP.
15 advantages of setting up a limited company in 2025
There are many advantages to working via a limited company. Here are some of the benefits - including tax efficiency and limited liability for directors.
Do directors also have to be shareholders in a limited company?
We explain whether directors must also be shareholders (or vice versa) and the differences between these two crucial roles in a company limited by shares.
Company formation: the forms you need to complete
Setting up a company is a straightforward process that can be completed entirely online. Here we list the forms you’ll need to submit to Companies House.
What’s the protocol when you want to sell your limited company?
A business sale is an exit option for owners who are ready to step back from running their company but want to ensure the legacy continues.
The final chapter – how to close a limited company tax-efficiently
A company liquidation expert explains how to close a limited company with the best outcome for both the business and its shareholders.
10 expert tips for choosing the perfect name for your new business
Here are some business naming tips from the Bytestart team based on our twenty years of experience working with small firms.
Confirmation statement and PSC register – guide for company directors
A confirmation statement, formerly known as an annual return (until 2016), is filed annually at Companies House by companies and LLPs - both large and small. The statement confirms that…
Tax-efficient ways to pay yourself through a limited company
To explain more about the tax advantages of a limited company, we asked a leading accountant to outline the tax-effective ways you can pay yourself via your own company.
Choose a limited company name – rules you need to know
Before you set up a limited company, you need to choose a suitable company name. Here we look at some important naming rules you need to know.