Starting a business in the UK is relatively straightforward from an administrative point of view. The tricky bit is deciding the type of structure that will allow you to achieve your commercial ambitions. The main options available are:...
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Contracts dominate the commercial world; therefore, it is vital that business owners understand the consequences and responsibilities that come with entering into one. Even the most basic supplier or agency agreement can cost an organisation...
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Ensuring your commercial contracts work for you is a key part of business success. To get the terms you desire requires three essential elements: a precise knowledge of the terms required to ensure you meet your commercial objectives...
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If you are setting up a company with people you know, such as family members or friends, you may think that having a Shareholders’ Agreement in place is a little over the top, especially if you are a relatively small enterprise. You may even...
Read more...We are delighted to announce that Bennett Griffin LLP is now a member of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP). Formed in 2007 and now with over 200 member organisations, ALEP is a not-for-profit association that...
Read more...This morning saw the latest of the quarterly meetings of the BG Employment Club. The Employment Club is held at the Ardington Hotel in Worthing and provides local business owners and managers with information on the latest updates and hot...
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From 6th April 2016, private UK companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) have to create and maintain a register of People with Significant Control (PSCs). Company Records Once a PSC has been identified, relevant details will need to be...
Read more...National Minimum Wage Increase From the 1 October 2015 the National Minimum Wage increased to:- £6.70 for workers aged 21 years and over £5.30 18-20 years £3.87 for 16-17 years, who are above school leaving age but under 18...
Read more...Did you know that you can protect yourself from debts owed by Limited Companies by obtaining a Personal Guarantee from a Director. In a recent case we successfully recovered monies owed by a Limited Company from an individual on the basis of a...
Read more...The Bennett Griffin Employment Club met last Friday at the Ardington Hotel in Worthing for an update on recent events and changes in the law. Topics on the agenda for this meeting included an overview of redundancy procedures, the rules relating...
Read more...What does it mean when someone says “I’m a freeman on the land”? In one sense, it means nothing at all, because the very concept is based on a hugely mistaken series of beliefs. But if you’re involved in litigation, and the person on...
Read more...A Limited Company is an excellent vehicle for many businesses. You may already operate as a Limited Company, or be considering to set up a Limited Company. If you are a Director of a limited company, you are subject to a number of requirements....
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