Business Set Up Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business set up for uk businesses.
Entity Name vs Business Name
Confused about the difference between an entity name and a business name in the UK? Here’s what founders need to know before registering, branding
2 August 2026
A Guide to Labelling and Packaging Requirements in the UK
Selling products in the UK means getting labels and packaging right, from mandatory information and warnings to environmental claims and online listings
1 August 2026
Not-for-profit Company Formation: Our Guide in the UK
Setting up a not-for-profit in the UK means more than filing a registration. This guide explains how not-for-profit company formation works, which
1 August 2026
Does Business Structure Matter? (2026 Updated)
If you're starting (or scaling) a business in the UK, it's completely normal to focus on the exciting stuff first: your product, your brand, your first customers, and getting money in the...
1 August 2026
Do I Need A Debt Collection Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Chasing unpaid invoices can be one of the most frustrating parts of running a business in the UK. You've delivered the service, shipped the product, or completed the project - but the...
1 August 2026
Why Does My Business Need Terms Of Sale? (2026 Updated)
If you sell products (or even certain services), you'll eventually run into the same moment every business owner does: a customer query, complaint, return, late payment, or "we thought that was included"...
1 August 2026
What Is A Training Agreement? (2026 Updated)
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31 July 2026
All You Need To Know About Agency Relationships & Agreements (2026 Updated)
If you're growing a business in the UK, there's a good chance you'll deal with "agents" at some point - whether that's a sales rep bringing in leads, a commercial agent negotiating...
31 July 2026
What Is A Cascading Clause? (2026 Updated)
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31 July 2026
Legal Requirements For Starting A Cleaning Business (2026 Updated)
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31 July 2026
Building a Successful Online Marketplace: Legal Tips
Building a successful online marketplace in the UK takes more than a good platform idea. This guide covers business structure, marketplace terms, consumer
31 July 2026
Legal Steps for Opening an Allied Health Clinic in the UK
Planning to start an allied health clinic in the UK? Here are the key legal issues to sort out, from registration and premises to privacy, contracts and
31 July 2026
How to Structure a Franchise Network in the UK
Choosing the right business structure for a franchise network in the UK can affect risk, brand control, contracts, and future growth. This guide explains
29 July 2026
Co-founder Agreements for UK Accounting Software Startups
Building accounting software with a co-founder can go wrong quickly if shares, code ownership and decision-making are left to verbal promises. This guide
28 July 2026How to Change Your Business Structure
Changing your business structure is more than an admin update. Here is how UK businesses can move from one setup to another, transfer contracts and assets
28 July 2026
Things to Do After Registering a Company in the UK
Registering a company is only the first step. Here are the main legal and practical things to sort out after incorporation in the UK, from founder
27 July 2026
Finding a Business Lawyer in Regional the UK
Looking for a business lawyer outside a major UK city? Here’s how regional startups and SMEs can choose the right solicitor for contracts, leases, setup
26 July 2026
Tips for Launching an Edtech Startup
Launching an edtech startup in the UK means more than building a great product. From company setup and trade marks to UK GDPR, safeguarding, online terms
26 July 2026
How to Start a 3d Printing Business: Legal Checklist for the UK
Working out how to start a 3d printing business in the UK means more than buying printers and listing products online. This legal checklist covers
26 July 2026Developing a Mobile App: Legal Considerations
Developing a mobile app in the UK involves more than code. This guide covers the key legal issues for startups and SMEs, including IP ownership, developer
25 July 202612 Profitable Clothing Business Ideas and the Legal Checklist in the UK
Thinking about starting a clothing business in the UK? Here are 12 profitable clothing business ideas, plus the legal checklist to sort out brand
25 July 2026Bonus Issues in the UK: A Guide for Companies and Shareholders
A bonus issue can be a useful way for UK companies to reorganise share capital, but it still needs proper approvals, records and filings. This guide
25 July 2026
Checking a Company Name in the UK: Legal Issues Before You Register
Checking a company name in the UK is not just a Companies House search. Here is what startups and SMEs should review before they register, launch online
25 July 2026
Quick Tips: Registering a Company in the UK
Registering a company in the UK is not just a Companies House formality. Here are the key legal points to sort out on structure, names, ownership
24 July 2026
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