Business Set Up Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business set up for uk businesses.
IR35: Off-Payroll Working Rules Explained
If you work with freelancers or contractors, you’ve probably heard of “IR35”. It’s a set of UK tax rules that can feel complex at first glance, but once you understand the basics,...
7 December 2025
FCA Authorisations: What You Need To Know
If your business touches money, credit or investments in any way, you’ve probably heard the phrase “FCA authorisations”. It can feel daunting at first - but understanding what the Financial Conduct Authority...
7 December 2025
Employment Documentation in the UK: Essentials for Employers
Hiring your first employee is a big milestone. It also comes with a clear legal responsibility: you must get your employment documentation right, from offers and contracts to policies and record-keeping. The...
7 December 2025
Corporate Law Services In The UK: What You Need And When
Growing a small business is exciting - and a little daunting. Between winning customers, hiring your first team member and keeping an eye on cash flow, it’s easy to leave the “corporate...
7 December 2025
Limited Partnerships in the UK: Formation and Requirements
Thinking about bringing on an investor who wants limited risk while you handle day-to-day operations? A Limited Partnership (LP) can be a smart way to structure that relationship in the UK. In...
7 December 2025
How Share Option Schemes Work in the UK
Thinking about offering share options to attract and retain great people? For many UK small businesses and startups, a share option scheme can be a smart, tax‑efficient way to reward your team...
7 December 2025
What Is A Bilateral Offer In Contract Law?
If you sell products or services, you’re making offers all the time - on your website, in proposals, over email, even in a quick call with a potential client. But what exactly...
6 December 2025
Articles Of Association (Company Articles) In The UK
If you’ve set up (or are about to set up) a limited company in the UK, your “company articles” sit at the heart of how your business runs. They’re the rulebook that...
6 December 2025
How Do Directors Get Paid In The UK?
Working out how to pay your directors is one of those “boring but critical” decisions that affects cash flow, tax efficiency and governance. The good news is you’ve got options - salary,...
6 December 2025
Franchise Management: Legal Essentials In The UK
Franchising can be a powerful way to scale your brand without building every site yourself. But the very thing that makes franchising attractive - replicating a model across multiple locations - also...
6 December 2025
Defamation Of Business In The UK
If someone posts damaging lies about your business, it can feel personal and it can quickly hurt sales, partnerships and staff morale. The good news is that UK law gives businesses clear...
6 December 2025
Board Minutes Template UK: Essential Inclusions For Small Companies
Running a company means making decisions - and recording them properly. That’s where board meeting minutes come in. If you’re a small UK company, a clear, compliant board minutes template will save...
6 December 2025
Free Legal Documents in the UK: What’s Safe and What to Avoid
When you’re building a small business, it’s tempting to grab free legal documents you find online and tick “legals” off the list. We get it - cash is tight, and you want...
6 December 2025
Director Conflicts Of Interest In The UK
If you run a small company, it’s completely normal for your directors to wear multiple hats. A founder might also be a shareholder, a paid consultant, or even have another business on...
6 December 2025
Disadvantages Of An LLP In The UK: What To Consider Before Choosing
Picking the right business structure is one of those early decisions that can make life much easier - or much harder - as you grow. If you’re tossing up a Limited Liability...
6 December 2025
Share Certificate Template In The UK: What To Include And How To Issue
If you’re running a small company in the UK, share certificates are one of those simple but critical admin tasks you need to get right. They’re the official proof that a person...
6 December 2025
How To Find Your Articles Of Association
If you’re running a limited company in the UK, your Articles of Association are the rulebook for how your business operates. They set out how directors are appointed, how shares are issued...
5 December 2025
Hurdle Shares in the UK: How They Work and How to Set Them Up
Looking to reward key people for growing your company without giving away equity for free? Hurdle shares could be a smart, tax‑efficient way to align incentives with genuine value creation. In this...
5 December 2025
Verbal Contract Law In The UK: Do Verbal Contracts Hold Up In Court?
It’s surprisingly common for UK small businesses to “shake on it” - agreeing prices, delivery dates or scope of work over the phone, in a meeting, or on a quick Zoom call....
5 December 2025
What Is A De Facto Director In The UK?
If you run a small company, it’s common for trusted advisers, senior managers or founders’ spouses to get heavily involved in decisions. But here’s a risk many businesses miss: if someone behaves...
5 December 2025
Heads of Terms for a Commercial Lease in the UK
Negotiating a new commercial lease is a big moment for any small business. The right premises can help you grow, hire, and serve customers more effectively. But before solicitors draft the formal...
5 December 2025
What Constitutes A Contract?
Contracts underpin almost everything you do in business - from taking orders and hiring staff, to signing up suppliers and landing your biggest customer. But what actually constitutes a contract under UK...
5 December 2025
Breach Of Directors’ Duties In The UK
When you run a small company, your directors sit at the heart of every key decision. That’s great when things go to plan - but if a director slips up, a breach...
5 December 2025
Are Verbal Contracts Legally Binding In The UK?
Verbal deals still happen every day in business - a quick phone call, a handshake after a meeting, or a “yes, go ahead” on Zoom. But if there’s a dispute later, can...
5 December 2025
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