Business Set Up Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business set up for uk businesses.
Choosing a Business Structure for a UK Digital Marketing Agency
Choosing the right business structure for a UK digital marketing agency affects liability, growth, co-founder ownership and client contracts. This guide
28 September 2026
Choosing a Limited Company Name in the UK
Choosing from limited business names in the UK is not just a branding decision. You need a name that meets Companies House rules, avoids trade mark
28 September 2026
Share Buyout Agreements in the UK: Legal Terms to Check
A UK share buy out agreement can do much more than record a sale price. This guide explains the key legal issues to check, from transfer restrictions and
28 September 2026
Giving Investors Shares in a UK Company: Legal Issues to Consider
Thinking about giving an investor shares in your UK company? Here are the legal issues founders should check before signing, from approvals and
28 September 2026
Starting a Dress Hire Business in the UK: Your Legal Checklist
Launching a dress hire business in the UK means more than sourcing great stock. Here is the legal checklist for registration, customer terms, consumer
27 September 2026
Working by Yourself: Legal Checklist for Solo Founders and Freelancers
Working by yourself in the UK can seem straightforward, but solo founders and freelancers still need to get the legal basics right. This guide covers
27 September 2026
How to Register a CIC in the UK
Want to register as a CIC in the UK? This guide explains the legal steps, community interest test, asset lock, common mistakes and the practical documents
27 September 2026
Public Limited Companies in the UK: Key Legal Advantages and Trade-offs
A public limited company can help UK businesses raise capital more widely, but it also brings tighter rules, higher costs and more public scrutiny. This
27 September 2026Is a CIC a Charity in the UK? Key Legal Differences
A CIC is not the same as a charity in the UK. This guide explains the legal differences, when the issue matters for founders, and what to check before
27 September 2026
How to Build an Esg Policy That Works for UK Businesses
A practical guide to building an ESG policy that actually works for UK businesses, including what to include, common mistakes, and how to align it with
26 September 2026
How to Check Company Name Availability in the UK
Checking company name availability in the UK is not just about whether Companies House accepts your preferred name. You also need to consider similar
26 September 2026
How to Set Up and Run a Discretionary Trust Bank Account in the UK
Setting up a discretionary trust bank account in the UK involves more than filling in a bank form. This guide explains how trustees can open and run the
26 September 2026
Setting Up a Community Interest Company in the UK
Thinking about setting up a community interest company in the UK? Learn how CICs work, how they differ from charities and limited companies, and what
26 September 2026
How to Structure Partnership Profit Sharing and Draws
Profit sharing and drawings can cause real friction in a UK partnership if the rules are vague. This guide explains how to structure both clearly, what to
25 September 2026
How to Start an Advertising Company: Legal Checklist for the UK
Planning how to start an advertising company in the UK? This legal checklist covers business structure, registration, trade marks, client contracts
25 September 2026
Starting a Pressure Washing Business in the UK: Legal Checklist
Starting a pressure washing business in the UK can be straightforward commercially, but the legal setup is easy to underestimate. This guide covers
23 September 2026Butcher Shop Business Legal Checklist in the UK
Opening a butcher shop in the UK means more than finding premises and ordering stock. This legal checklist covers business structure, leases, food
22 September 2026
Director Title: Meaning, Legal Duties and Correct Use in the UK
If you run a small business, deciding who gets the director title (and how you use that title publicly) isn’t just about status or org charts. In the UK, a “director” can...
22 September 2026
Starting a Translator or Interpreter Business: Legal Considerations You Need to Know
Starting a translator or interpreter business in the UK means more than finding clients and setting rates. You should sort out the right business
22 September 2026
How to Structure a Business Contract in the UK
Looking for the right business contract agreement format? This guide explains how UK businesses should structure commercial contracts, what clauses to include and common drafting mistakes to avoid.
21 September 2026
How to Be a Successful Sub-contractor for UK Businesses
Want to know how to be a successful sub-contractor for UK businesses? Learn the key contract terms, payment risks and legal issues to check before you
21 September 2026
Ltd Company vs Self-employed in the UK: Which Business Structure Suits You?
Trying to decide between a limited company and self-employed status in the UK? This guide explains the legal differences, common mistakes and practical
20 September 2026
Commission-based Jobs in the UK
Hiring on commission can boost sales, but unclear contracts, status mistakes and unpaid commission disputes can quickly become costly. Here is what UK
19 September 2026
Holding Shares Through a Trust: Could This Work for Your Business?
Holding shares through a trust can work for some UK businesses, especially where founders are planning for succession or structuring family ownership
19 September 2026
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