Business planning

There are over 100 company-related forms prescribed. We list below these and include a link to all the forms which can be downloaded direct from Companies House.

There are over 100 forms prescribed by the Companies Act 2006. We list below these and include a link to all the forms which can be downloaded direct from the Companies House website.

Entrepreneurs' relief (ER) provides relief for disposals by smaller business owners. It results in a tax rate of 10% on the disposal.

Hopes that the economic recovery can be fuelled by widespread job creation among smaller employers may need to be tempered.

The UK’s ability to attract business investment is being hampered by regulation, taxation and low levels of skills, according to the CBI.

Many people can go for years paying too much (or, perhaps more worryingly, too little) tax. It is important to know exactly how much you are paying or you could face repercussions later.

When will you leave your business to others? What are your personal aspirations? What are your options for maximising the net proceeds from sale?

The Chancellor has introduced extra tax reliefs for innovative firms and entrepreneurs. These include research and development tax breaks and changes to the Enterprise Investment Scheme.

The average age at which employees retire is beginning to rise, new figures indicate.

The Chancellor’s autumn statement saw the government commit itself to further reforms of the business regulatory system in an effort to improve conditions for entrepreneurs.