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  • Company Formation White scrabble tiles that spell the word 'exempt', representing the process of applying for 'limited' word exemption for a company name

    Exemption from using the word ‘Limited’ or ‘Ltd’ in a company name

    September 11, 2015
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    About CompaniesCompany Formation Illuminated sign with the word 'Rebranding' in white text against a green background, illustrating the concept of changing a company name.

    Can I change a company name?

    September 11, 2015
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    Company Formation Woman standing in front of two roads that veer off in different directions, illustrating the choice of Limited or Ltd at the end of a company name.

    Should I choose Limited or Ltd in my company’s name?

    September 11, 2015
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    Company Formation A reserved sign placed on top of a table.

    Can I reserve a company name?

    September 11, 2015
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    Company Formation The word 'SUBSCRIBE' in capital letters and beige font colour against a marbled background.

    What is a subscriber of a company?

    September 11, 2015
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    Company Formation Photograph of share certificate for a private limited company on a desk with keyboard in background.

    What is a share certificate?

    September 11, 2015
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    Company Formation Red 'AUTHORISED' stamp impression on white paper.

    Authorised share capital – how to include, amend, or remove it

    September 11, 2015
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    Company Formation Close-up image of an excerpt from a dictionary entry that provides the definition of a limited company

    Limited company advantages and disadvantages

    July 3, 2015
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    Company Formation The words 'KNOW THE RULES' written in white chalk on a blackboard, illustrating the concept of choosing a company name

    Company name – rules and restrictions

    June 1, 2015
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    Company Formation Old fashioned share certificates in various colours, illustrating the concept of working out how many shares to issue

    How many shares do I need to issue?

    February 23, 2015
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    Company Formation Four individuals in business attire, sitting around a board table, providing an example of the first board meeting of the directors.

    What are the Minutes of the first board meeting?

    February 19, 2015
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    Company Formation Pop Art graphic of a woman with a speech bubble that contains various punctuation marks in place of a profanity, illustrating that certain sensitive words in company names are not permitted.

    Sensitive words and expressions in company names – explained

    February 19, 2015
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