Re: FN-FORUM help choosing an accountant

date posted 17th January 2002 17:22

Under current regulations, you only need one director/shareholder and a
company secretary.

On Thursday 17 Jan 2002 4:51 pm, Steve Laird wrote:
> To register a Ltd company you don't need to produce a passport or get a
> commissioner for oaths etc .
>
> There is a company called register ( I'll find the url later or try
> google ). They do it all for you the same day online. Then they send you
> the forms to change you to the directors and do all the certs and memos etc
> . One other person required as a director.Very slick and quick. Also, don't
> pay for VAT reg . Just call the local rev office for a form. One pager .
>
> It amazing that you can register a Ltd company without ID. Then open a
> business account with your company registration certificate , then trade !
>
> No ID check at any stage !!!
>
> Cheers
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ed Cole" [EMAIL REMOVED]
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> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 9:20 AM
> Subject: Re: FN-FORUM help choosing an accountant
>
> > If you decide to go limited, do it yourself. An accountant
> > will charge from gbp 200, to basically:
> > Photocopy standard articles and memo of association,
> > and your passport etc.
> > Fill a couple of forms from companies house
> > Meet their mate the 'Commissioner for Oaths' down
> > the pub, and bung him a tenner to witness
> > your signature.
> > Pop it all in the post with a cheque for 20 quid
> >
> > They'll take a couple of weeks to do this to make it worth
> > the money, and probably offer to speed things up for extra
> > fee.
> >
> >
> > Do it your self method = same as the above. All the templates and
> > forms are on the net, together with easy to follow instructions.
> >
> > Cost = 20 to companies house (80 if you need same day
> > service
> > 12 to a solicitor to sign the forms etc
> > ===
> > 32 pounds, job done !
> >
> > If you search registrations at companies house site to make
> > sure your name is unique, Companies House will turn the
> > registration around in 3 days.
> >
> > isabel nunes wrote:
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I've just joined the list and am getting ready to set up a limited
> > > company but am hoping to get some referrals for a great accountant. I
> > > live in northwest London and would prefer someone somewhat local but am
> > > open to any suggestions.
> > >
> > > While I'm here, I'm just curious as to the difference between a sole
> > > trader and a limited company. Anyone have a preference? Pluses &
> > > minuses of each?
> > >
> > > Now, a little about myself...
> > > Most recently I was the exec. producer and web development manager at
> > > looksmart.co.uk but left because I was putting in about 80 hours a week
> > > and decided I'd rather do that sort of time and actually get paid for
> > > it. Before that I was freelancing in San Francisco as a web
> > > designer/developer, desktop publisher, photoshop/illustrator maven,
> > > project/production manager for web and print, basically whatever came
> > > through the door. I've been in the graphics industry for over 12 years
> > > and have about 5 years experience in new media. I haven't freelanced
> > > in the UK and am trying to get my head around how it all works here.
> > > I'm looking for pretty much any type of job I listed above and am open
> > > to any offers or suggestions on getting work, setting rates, etc.
> > >
> > > thanks in advance,
> > > isabel
> >
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