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Day-to-day business

The responsibility for your company’s money lies with you, the director.

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Director information hub: Day-to-day business

Accounting

The benefits of a good accountant.

Loans and fundingCashflow

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Financial statementsDividends

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Members voluntary liquidation

How to liquidate a solvent company.

Mental health and wellbeing

Taking care of your mental health.

Personal guarantees

Guidance about personal guarantees.

Reducing the risk of insolvency

What you can do to reduce the risk of insolvency.

Self assessment for directors

How and when to complete a self assessment.

Understanding the difference between personal and company debts

Information about debts owed by the company to its creditors and when a director may become personally liable for them.

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Published 7 July 2023
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