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Company law - STARS

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  • What is the simplest way to set up and run a business?
    Register as a self-employed (sole trader).
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  • In this form of company, there is no restriction to the responsibility.
    General partnership (unlimited partnership).
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  • What is the difference between joint liability and several liability?
    Joint - responsible together as a group, several - responsible individually.
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  • Have you ever drawn up a partnership agreement? What should be stipulated in it?
    :)Names of partners, partnership name, capital contribution of partners, share of profits/losses, drawings ...
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  • What is the authorised minimum to incorporate a general partnership? Does every partner have to contribute equally?
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  • Why might the partners want to expel one of them from the partnership?
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  • What is the difference between a dormant (sleeping/silent) partner and an equity partner?
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  • What do monthly drawings of each partner in a general partnership depend on?
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  • What is the role of a partner's personal assets in a limited liability partnership?
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  • Does the registry of companies provide information about all types of companies?
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  • What is the nominal value of a share?
    The fixed value of each share.
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  • What can one do in the Companies House?
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  • Are all types of businesses legal personalities/legal entities?
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  • Why might a shareholder not receive a dividend?
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  • What should be done for shares to be listed on the stock exchange?
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  • What are the reasons for a business to be wound up?
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