Starting a business is an exciting time. Your motivation is high, you are bursting with ideas and eager to get on with developing a successful and prosperous business. Planning is important at this early stage. Once you have determined the viability of your business concept and you are ready to set up your business you will need to think about the type of structure you will use. Which is the best vehicle from which to conduct your business? This is ...

Many people have registered limited liability companies, yet operate under separate trading names.

It is prudent to ensure that your business cards and every written communication used or sent by, or on behalf of, any of your businesses have the relevant company’s proper legal name on them.

If you do not do this then your company and you personally as directors risk being convicted of an offence under the Companies Act 1993 and fined $5,000 each.

Also, anyone dealing with you will not ...