What are alphabet shares and what is their purpose? Alphabet shares are a common feature of UK company structures, particularly in owner-managed businesses, family companies and companies where flexibility around dividends or control is important. They are often...
When business owners talk about giving their husband or wife shares, what they usually mean is not about control or voting rights. Don’t tell HMRC, but it is usually about income. They want to be able to pay dividends to their spouse in a tax efficient way,...
If you are a shareholder looking to exit a business, one of the most common questions is whether the company itself can buy back your shares. The short answer is yes, it can. The longer answer is that share buybacks are tightly regulated, the paperwork matters, and...
Starting a new business is full-on. You’re wearing all the hats – founder, director, sales, admin, HR, and occasionally unpaid intern too. It’s often around this time, while spinning all these plates, that someone comes along who wants to “help”. They might be a...
Shares and shareholdings are fundamental concepts in finance and business. Forming the basis of ownership and investment in companies, shares allow individuals and entities to participate in a company’s success. In this article, we’ll look at the...
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