All businesses need a framework within which to operate, but consideration must be given before forming a limited company. Many businesses are run through companies but there are legal implications attached to this. Limited liability represents a responsibility to the general public and gives business dealings a public face. This guide sets out simply how to decide whether a company is right and, if so, how to go about it. As well as a detailed explanation of how to form a company, the book also offers step-by-step advice on dealing with the formalities, including: the filing of statuatory information; the opening of bank accounts; taxation; wages and salaries; marketing; auditing and accounting; and the use of computers. Practical examples and forms illustrate the points made.