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Defining the look of a company involves choosing the most suitable base on which to build. Mira Butterworth brushes up on the benefits of a public limited company

Brokers have a range of options when deciding what structure their company should have. And, as the variety of brokers shows, it could be anything from a sole trader to a multi-million pound company listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Each structure has its advantages and disadvantages. The main corporate vehicles for UK brokers are sole traders, partnerships, limited and quoted companies, or mutuals.

Public limited companies are rare, according to Companies House. The main difference compared to

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