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What is an annual return ?

COI - Certificate Of Incumbency

A private company – Limited (Ltd.) having a share capital should, except in the year of its incorporation, file its annual return once in every calendar year. In Hong Kong it’s within 42 days after the anniversary of its date of incorporation, in United Kingdom it’s within 28 days after the anniversary of its date of incorporation.

• the name of the company;
• its registered number;
• the type of company it is, e.g. Limited;
• the registered office address of the company;
• the address where the company keeps certain company registers if not at the
registered office;
• the company secretary
• the name and address of the company secretary, where applicable;
• the name, usual residential address, date of birth, nationality and business
occupation of all the company’s directors;
• the date to which the annual return is made-up

 

Register company in Hong Kong or in United Kingdom

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT OF ENTERPRISES 2012

 

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT OF ENTERPRISES 2012

Hi, do you remember when I was posting an article about the European Parliament of Enterprises of 2008? Where I had been as a member of European enterprises.

 

It’s coming soon again. When? 18th of October, 2012.

 

Contact your chamber of commerce and register your company. I’m not really  sure when is the application deadline for each country however, it’s just a reminder.

 

by organizer: “For the “European Parliament of Enterprises” EUROCHAMBRES brings together over 750 business men and women, coming from 45 European countries who get a chance to ‘become’ Members of the European Parliament for one day, debating and voting on some of the most crucial topics currently at the heart of the political debate.

more info: http://www.parliament-of-enterprises.eu/index.php

 

good luck with the application

 

tomas milar

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT OF ENTERPRISES 2012

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT OF ENTERPRISES 2012

It has been already 4 years since I have been chosen to represent Czech Republic as the entrepreneur ( 20 in total) in EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT OF ENTERPRISES 2008. It allowed businessmen and businesswomen to become Members of the European Parliament for one day, debate and vote on some of the most crucial topics currently at the heart of the political debate. If you are an entrepreneur one of the EU country and would like to rise your hand and say your opinion in the Hemicycle infront of 750 fellows, send a request to your chamber of commerce. The next event is going to take a place in Brussels during the autumn, 2012.

 

One of the most important matter for this event is networking and find potential customer or even to start new project! It’s not a vacation or politics its about your company, your deal!

 

good luck

 

tomas m

PS: Yes, I did shake with hand of Jose Manuel Barrosso 🙂

Incorporate company in UK and have a bank account in Hong Kong

Incorporate company in UK and have a bank account in Hong Kong

Are you looking for the fastest & cheapest company formation? United Kingdom might be one of your choice in regards to company formation. Highly reputable jurisdiction. E.g. are you about to expand to Europe or simply looking for jurisdiction registered with Android platform – see more in here. There might be an issue with your citizenship (non UK ciztizen might have difficulties to open a bank account) therefore we might offer you to open a bank account in HSBC in Hong Kong.

 

HSBC is the British multinational bank – as of 2011 it was the world’s second-largest banking and financial services group. You can open up a bank account in HSBC Hong Kong  – Business Direct as a shareholder of UK company. There is no need to travel to Hong Kong. For further information contact us: tomas@startupr.com

 

UK company + HSBC Hong Kong bank account = the best platform starting new oline business just within a few days

 

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Bank reference letter – HSBC

Bank reference letter from HSBC Hong Kong. Past a few days, we were getting questions how the bank reference letter looks like. Here you are – this is an example of bank reference letter from HSBC. It normally takes 2 working days to proceed.  40 US$ is charged per letter and  3 US$ is charged per additional copy.

Bank reference letter - HSBC

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What does it mean an offshore or being an offshore? Offshore company!

Offshore territory is any jurisdiction except your resident one ( where you currently live) mostly known for the legal, tax and financial benefits or from the company management point of view. It might be UK (not only UK others countries are offshore) once you live in Luxembourg or USA (not only USA others countries are offshore) once you live in China. It’s quite simple isn’t it?

 

To be offshore in banking industry means to have a bank account in  different country than you reside.

 

It would be fine to mention what does it mean to be “onshore”. Onshore might be regarded as the jurisdiction where a company is domiciled and in which it pays a significant rate of tax. There is even a term in resource management when founder comes to low cost country (e.g. as China) and will use the advantage of the low labor cost.

 

Nowadays, I would like to more stress not just the offshore or onshore matter but the globalization taking an effect in trading and IT industry. Tthere is now quite easy way to start your own business with really low costs as was mentioned before e.g.: open International Business Company  in Seychelles + find your product ( good or service) + set up web and launch business into 48 hours.

 

It’s simple, isn’t it? startupr.com

Offices around the world vs. Marketing strategy

What does it mean an offshore or being an offshore?  Offshore company!

A few days ago, we had very interesting phone call from our customer based in France requesting on incorporation in Hong Kong, Nevada (USA) and UK.

 

We had spoken about the incorporation process and the price policy after a few minutes of discussion, he was claiming that he will use this jurisdictions as good and cheap marketing strategy.

 

It’s actually smart strategy if you realize that you can use this companies as point (hub) being closer to your customer! Your customers will definitely appreciate if you will have an entity closer to them, you might later benefit from tax advantages and many others as well. Nowadays, it’s not difficult to open up a company in several jurisdiction without travelling.

 

For company formation in Hong Kong, Nevada (USA) or UK, please visit our website. This can be done really into a few days with a low budget.

Android developers – Where to register company?

What does it mean an offshore or being an offshore?  Offshore company!

As Android application developer you might wonder in which country you should have registered company in order to get paid. Google has published a list of
countries where you should have registered company in order to be able to sell your application. If you are from e.g. India, China or Poland, you should consider where to open up a company!

 

Startupr can help you with company formation in (Google Checkout merchant countries):

 

Hong Kong
Ireland
Singapore
USA
UK

Incorporation, post-incorporation and accounting in UK

Incorporation, post-incorporation and accounting in UK

Hello! If you have thought about to open up a company in UK and have been scared about the accounting. Don’t worry, Startupr can secure whole process of incorporation, post-incorporation as well as accounting!

 

We can divide whole process of company formation into 4 parts:

 

Incorporation (company formation)
– formation of the company
– address registration (Startupr’s)

 

Post-incorporation
– maintenance of statutory book
– filling of annual returns
– apostille

 

Accounting
– VAT Registration
– PAYE Registration
– EORI Registration (required for clients engaged in import and export of goods)
– Year end accounts and Corporation tax returns preparation
– Book keeping and VAT returns for businesses with up to £150,000 turnover

 

Additional services (e.g.)
– change of the company name
– Change of Company Name with update of original Mem & Arts
– Full review and update by adoption of new Mem & Arts
– Increase, Decrease, Sub-Division or Consolidation of Share Capital – One share class only
– Removal of a Director
– etc.

 

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any queries.

When and How to register for VAT in UK

Singapore - Tax resident or non-resident?

What is VAT?
VAT – Value Added Tax is a tax business charge between supplier and customer when supplier supply his goods and services in UK.

 

When to register for VAT
There are a few section which will help you to distinguish which category you suit to. For each of the case there is different rules.
Please kindly chose one of those and find our more on HRMC webpage.
– You are doing business in the UK, or intend to
– You supply goods or services to the UK from abroad, or intend to start
– You supply goods or services from the UK to other countries
– You supply goods or services from another country to another country through UK

 

How to register for VAT
You have several choices one of them is to use our service once you opening the company or visit HMRC webpage for further information.
Which form you use and the number of forms you will need to complete will depend on a few particular circumstances. Online HMRC Service.

 

VAT and International Trade
Visit HMRC webpage for further information on VAT and International trade here.

 

VAT and Internet services
Visit HMRC webpage for further information on VAT and Internet services here.

 

Rates of VAT

Rate of VAT Another term Taxable Supplies
17.50% Standard Rate most of the goods and services
5% Reduced Rate renovation and alteration of dwellings etc.
0% Zero Rate newspaper, books, most food(not meals) etc.*

*Click here to find out more about exempt goods and services.

 

For more information on When to register for UK VAT visit HM Revenue & Customs here.
For more information on Where to register for UK VAT visit HM Revenue & Customs here.