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Company terms in plain English

How to use this cheat sheet

Give this to founders who are worried about signing something they do not understand. It fits on a phone and answers the common word questions.

What is inside

The peopleDirector. A person who runs the company and is legally responsible for it.
The documentsCertificate of incorporation. The paper that proves the company exists, with its name, number and date.
The moneyShare capital. The money paid, or promised, for the shares.
The filingsRegistered office. The official address for the company's post.
Mix-ups that cost timeRegistered office
Dates to put in a diaryCorporation tax registration: When the company starts trading, and check the deadline on GOV.UK.

Three title ideas for your own version

Company terms in plain English
A glossary for new company founders
What the forms and filings really mean

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Your websiteLinkedInstart-up community groupsthe welcome message to a new client

Why give founders a list of company terms?

Founders meet unfamiliar words at every step and worry about them. A plain list builds trust and cuts the questions you answer by hand.

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