Business Set Up Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business set up for uk businesses.
How to Prepare a Consent to Act as Director (Word Template) in the UK
Preparing a consent to act as director in the UK is more than filling in a name and signature. This guide explains what a practical Word template should
18 September 2026
How to Start a Marketplace Website in the UK: Legal & Key Docs
Working out how to start a marketplace website in the UK? Here are the key legal issues, documents and practical steps to sort out before you launch
18 September 2026
How to Plan a Successful App Launch in the UK: Legal Checklist
Launching an app in the UK takes more than product polish and app store approval. This legal checklist covers business setup, trade marks, privacy
18 September 2026
How Does a Sole Director Resolution Work?
A sole director resolution is the written record of a decision made by a company’s only director. This guide explains how it works in the UK, when you
17 September 2026
Co-founder Agreements for UK Training Businesses
A co-founder agreement for a UK training academy should do more than split shares. This guide explains how to deal with course content ownership, founder
14 September 2026Company Title Problems: Common Causes and How to Fix Them in the UK
Company title problems can disrupt registration, branding, contracts and online sales. This guide explains the most common causes in the UK, when the
14 September 2026
How to Start a Cake Business in the UK: Legal Checklist
Planning to sell cakes from home, at markets or online? This legal checklist covers food business registration, labels, contracts, privacy and trade marks
14 September 2026
Call and Put Options in UK Shareholder Agreements
Call and put options can decide who can force a share sale, when an exit happens, and how the price is set. This guide explains how call vs put options
13 September 2026
Share Buyout Agreements in the UK: What Business Owners Should Include
A share buy out agreement can protect founders during a shareholder exit, but only if it covers the price, transfer rules, warranties, director departures
13 September 2026
Why a UK Field Service Software Startup Needs a Co-founder Agreement
A co-founder agreement can protect a UK field service software startup from disputes over shares, code ownership, founder roles and exits. Here is what
12 September 2026
How to Start a Trucking Business with One Truck in the UK
Want to know how to start a trucking business with one truck in the UK? Learn the key legal steps, operator licence issues, contracts, privacy rules and
12 September 2026Crowdfunding for Startups: Legal Checklist to Raise Funds and Protect Your Business
Planning a crowdfunding campaign in the UK? This legal checklist covers company setup, FCA issues, consumer rules, IP protection, privacy and contracts so
12 September 2026Publicly Owned Companies in the UK: Key Legal and Governance Considerations
Publicly owned companies face stricter rules on structure, governance, disclosure and shareholder rights than private companies. This guide explains what
12 September 2026
What You Need to Start a Podcast in the UK: Legal and Business Checklist
Starting a podcast in the UK takes more than recording gear and a hosting account. This guide covers the key legal and business steps, from business
11 September 2026
How to Start a Homewares Business in the UK: Legal Checklist
Launching a homewares brand in the UK means more than sourcing beautiful products. This legal checklist covers business structure, branding, product
11 September 2026
What Is a Legal Health Check for a UK Business?
A legal health check helps UK businesses spot gaps in contracts, privacy, branding, governance and key documents before those gaps become costly problems
11 September 2026
Choosing a Business Structure for a Childcare Centre in the UK
Choosing a business structure for a childcare centre in the UK affects liability, ownership, contracts and future growth. This guide explains the main
11 September 2026Co-founder Agreements for UK Vehicle Repair Businesses
A co-founder agreement can protect UK vehicle repair businesses from disputes over ownership, roles, equipment, profits and exits. Here is what garage and
10 September 2026
Issuing Shares to Investors in the UK: Legal Basics for Startups
Issuing shares to investors can reshape ownership, control and future fundraising. This guide covers the UK legal basics founders should check before
10 September 2026
How to Start an Automotive Business in the UK
Planning to start an automotive business in the UK? Learn the key legal steps, registrations, consumer rules, contracts and privacy issues to sort out
10 September 2026Co-founder Agreements for Event Management Startups in the UK
A co-founder agreement can stop expensive disputes in an event management startup. Here is what UK founders should cover on equity, roles
8 September 2026
After Company Registration: A UK Founder’s Legal Protection Checklist
Registered your company and think you're covered? Incorporation is only the start - this checklist shows UK founders what to protect before trading.
8 September 2026Plastering Business Startup Guide: Structures, Contracts and Compliance
Starting a plastering business in the UK is not just about tools, vans and getting jobs booked. This guide covers the key legal setup points, from
7 September 2026
How to Approach Organisational Restructuring in the UK
Organisational restructuring can help a UK business cut costs and improve accountability, but rushed changes can create redundancy, contract and
7 September 2026
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