So, your business has grown, and its present structure can no longer sustain your expansion. You need a bigger business model, which necessitates transforming your present Business Name (BN) into a Limited Liability Company (LTD). Can you upgrade your present business name into a limited liability company? The answer is yes. There are only a few things to consider. First, do you want to maintain the present name? Whatever your answer, you must search for a name to confirm that the name is available for use. Also, remember that you may change the nature of business or include a new nature of business when you upgrade to a limited liability company. Second, are you up to date with your annual returns filings? If not, you must sort it out. This is often the biggest barrier to upgrades and where most owners of business names get discouraged, and decide to opt for a new company instead. If you’re not up-to-date on your annual returns filings, it will cost you far more to make an upgra
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