With the existence of new company shares comes the issuance of them and the required payment from the incorporated members of the company. What happens, however, if the called-up share […] more»

When starting out as an entrepreneur, you may be choosing between a sole trader business structure or a limited company (also known as incorporated). The latter option will require you […] more»

The tough question business owners face, especially tech companies, is how to retain and incentivise employees and can this be done cost effectively without large bonus payments? An Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme is a potential means of doing this. more»

it's the balance sheet that summarises the company's assets, liabilities and the shareholder's equity at a particular point in time. more»

Following Carillion's collapse this week, HMRC has said it will give advice and guidance to business owners who are worried about their ability to pay their taxes. more»

If you are the shareholder of a business then asking what dividends are is something you're going to want to do to maximise your return on investment. more»

There are more small businesses in the UK today than ever before but far too many are failing to protect themselves against the two biggest risks they face, writes Tom Conner, Director of financial advisers Drewberry. more»

Having previously covered the benefits of shareholders? agreements for smaller firms, David Walker responds to one reader whose business partner feels unsafe entering an agreement as a minority owner. more»

Our legal expert David Walker returns to explain the business benefits of a shareholders' agreement, and outlines each consideration company owners must make. more»

Having looked at the best business formation before, David Walker explains why a limited company structure provides important personal liability protection. more»