Fraudsters Could Target Limited Company Contractors

Contractors that work via their own limited company have been advised to check their details on Companies House frequently. This is because fraudsters are increasingly targeting the official registry to clone identities.
CPP Group, a leading provider of Life Assistance products and services said company owners hit by identity fraud faced an average bill of £13,500, [...]

New Restrictions On Limited Company Names

Companies House, which deals with the registration of businesses, has added 42 new words to a list of company names that are restricted, for having the potential to mislead or sound too official.
Among the words whose commercial use will now require permission, in order to stop businesses feigning some type of authority, are ‘adjudicator,’ ‘bank,’ [...]

Changes to the Companies Act 2006 Prompt Contractors to Choose ICS

The Companies Act 2006 is changing the law with regards to limited companies. The final implementation of the Act comes into effect from 1st October, 2009. The changes are leading many independent contractors with existing limited companies, or contractors that are considering setting-up a limited company, to contact ICS for advice.
ICS Accounting Ltd offers an innovative solution for [...]