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The Importance Of Legal Status For Setting Up A New Company

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Introduction

The definition of company is 'A legal entity, by legislation, which permits groups of people, as shareholders, to apply to government for an independent organization to be created, which can then pursue set objectives ' (Duhaime, 2014).
The choice of legal status for setting up a new company can be complex and is dependant on various tax, commercial and legal considerations (Accountingweb, 2014).
Choices made now can effect businesses for years.
3 graduates have asked for advice in setting up a new business. This report will provide an overview of the different companies and options available. Through exploring various literature and reading, advice will be given on structuring and setting up their company.

Company Set Up

Initially, the different options of companies available will be discussed with the graduates, fully explaining the differences between a company and a partnership, and the benefits to them of adopting the former.
The main difference is limited companies have their own legal identity.
Owners are not personally responsible for debts the business may accumulate. The ownership of a limited company is divided up into equal parts called shares (Bbc.co.uk, 2014).
After the organisation or company pays corporation tax, it then owns the profit.
They must complete annual accounts every year and send copies to HMRC, Companies House, shareholders and people who go to general meetings.
Any directors of the limited company must complete a self

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