Legal

Who Owns A Private Limited Company?

Who owns a private limited company? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. There are different roles that...

Intellectual property rights for small businesses: what you need to know

As a business owner, the safety of your intellectual property should be a top priority. Learn the basics about trademarks, copyrights and patents to avoid any trouble.

What is a Sole Trader?

A sole trader is the simplest business structure as there is no difference between the person and the company: there is little extra paperwork and regulations, but also personal liability for any losses.

An Introduction to Employment Law for Small Businesses

Taking on your first employee? For many, the prospect of getting to grips with employment law may seem daunting. But...

Types of Business Ownership

What are the different types of business ownership and what benefits do each of them have? Here's a simple and clear guide.

Dormant Companies: Can I Save My Name for the Future?

As your business gets off the ground and your reputation grows your business’ name becomes one of your most valuable...

What is a Certificate of Incorporation?

When you complete your company formation with Companies House you’ll be sent a certificate of incorporation. This can either be...

Legal Plan Frequently Asked Questions

Small businesses face legal issues more than 10 times every year, but Legal Plan can help cut the costs. Learn more with our Legal Plan frequently asked questions.

Implications of Not Filing for Dormant Companies

It’s a relatively straightforward process to keep a dormant company going. Your duties as a director of any company consist...

Setting Out Your Stall: Ways to Improve Your Credentials Before Starting Your Law Firm

Let's review the groundwork needed to start a law firm: what do you need to do to convince clients to trust you?