Business Set Up Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business set up for uk businesses.
Company Secretariat Compliance for UK Startups
Company secretariat compliance helps UK startups keep company records accurate, filings on time, and ownership changes properly documented. This guide
28 June 2026
Legal Issues to Consider in a Company Social Media Policy in the UK
Using social media without a clear internal policy can expose UK businesses to employment, privacy, confidentiality and advertising risks. This guide
28 June 2026
Legal Essentials for Personal Trainers and Fitness Studios in the UK
Starting or growing a fitness business in the UK means more than booking clients and finding premises. This guide covers the main legal points personal
27 June 2026
How Company Group Structures Work for UK Businesses
Thinking about a parent company, subsidiary or wider group structure in the UK? This guide explains the legal basics of company groupings, common founder
27 June 2026
How to Open and Run a Liquor Store in the UK
Opening a liquor store in the UK means more than finding a site and stocking shelves. Here are the key legal issues to sort out, from licensing and leases
27 June 2026How to Sell at a Market Stall
Selling at a market stall in the UK can be a great way to test demand and build a brand, but there is more to it than booking a pitch. This guide covers
27 June 2026Can You Start a Company While Employed in the UK?
Yes, you can often start a company while employed in the UK, but your employment contract, conflict of interest obligations and intellectual property
26 June 2026Choosing a Business Structure for a UK Education Platform
Choosing the right business structure for a UK education platform affects liability, investment, contracts, privacy and ownership of your platform assets
25 June 2026
What Is a Silent Partner in a UK Partnership?
A silent partner can help fund or support a UK business without taking a public role, but the legal risks depend on your structure. This guide explains
24 June 2026
How to Start a Demolition Company in 2026: Legal Checklist for the UK
Planning how to start a demolition company in 2026 in the UK? This guide covers the legal checklist, business setup, registrations, waste and safety
24 June 2026Starting a Virtual Assistant Business in the UK: Essential Legal Checklist
Starting a virtual assistant business in the UK is relatively quick, but the legal setup still matters. Here are the key issues to sort out around
23 June 2026
Checklist for Starting a Vending Machine Business in the UK
Working out how to start a vending machine business in the UK? Here are the key legal essentials, from business structure and registration to food rules
21 June 2026
Company Secretarial Services in the UK: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Company secretarial services help UK businesses keep company records, filings and shareholder decisions in order. Here’s what small businesses need to
21 June 2026
Setting Up a Charity Constitution
Setting up a charity constitution in the UK is more than a filing step. It shapes your charity’s purpose, powers, trustee decision-making and day to day
21 June 2026Disadvantages of a PLC for UK Business Owners
Considering plc status for your business? Learn the main disadvantages of plc control for UK founders, including diluted ownership, slower decision-making
20 June 2026
Co-founder Agreements for UK Product Import Businesses
A co-founder agreement for a UK product import business should do more than record a share split. This guide explains how founders can deal with roles
20 June 2026
How to Start a Delivery Company in 2026: Legal Checklist for the UK
Working out how to start a delivery company in 2026 in the UK? Here are the key legal steps, contracts, privacy rules and compliance issues to sort out
19 June 2026Business Partner Exit Deeds in the UK
A business partner exit deed can help UK businesses document a clean owner departure, covering share transfers, resignations, payments, liabilities and
19 June 2026
How Long Do Receiverships Last? Practical Timeline for Directors in the UK
Wondering how long receiverships last in the UK? This practical guide explains the usual timeline, what directors should expect, and the key legal and
18 June 2026
Starting a Disability Care Business in the UK: Essential Legal Checklist
Starting a disability care business in the UK means more than choosing a name and finding clients. This guide covers the key legal steps, from business
18 June 2026
Clothing Business Legal Checklist: Launch, Protect and Scale in the UK
Launching a clothing business in the UK means more than choosing a name and uploading products. This guide covers legal setup, trade marks, labels, online
18 June 2026
Why Would a UK Company Buy Back Its Own Shares?
A UK company may buy back its own shares to remove an exiting founder, tidy up ownership, return value to shareholders, or resolve a dispute. This guide
18 June 2026Starting a Babysitting Business in the UK: Essential Legal Checklist
Starting a babysitting business in the UK? Learn the key legal steps, from business structure and registration to contracts, privacy and brand protection.
17 June 2026Legal Checklist for Owning and Operating Vending Machines in the UK
Planning to own and operate vending machines in the UK? This guide covers the legal checklist, from site agreements and food compliance to privacy
16 June 2026
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