Business Set Up Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business set up for uk businesses.
What Is a Micro-entity Company in the UK?
A micro-entity company in the UK is not a separate business structure, but a reporting category for very small companies that meet certain thresholds
6 September 2026
How Startups Can Use Visual Contracts to Simplify Agreements and Reduce Risk
Visual contracts can help UK startups make agreements clearer and easier to follow, but they still need proper legal drafting. This guide explains how to
5 September 2026
How to Check and Reserve a Company Name on Companies House
A Companies House name search is an important first step, but it does not fully secure your brand. Here is how UK founders can check a company name
5 September 2026
Starting a Skincare Brand in the UK: Legal Considerations
Launching a skincare brand in the UK means more than creating a great formula and attractive packaging. You also need to think about cosmetic product
5 September 2026
LLP Registration in the UK: Is It the Right Structure for Your Business?
Considering llp registration in the UK? Learn what an LLP is, when it suits your business, the setup steps, and the common mistakes founders should avoid.
4 September 2026
I Have a Unit Trust: Do I Need a Unitholders Agreement?
If you have a unit trust, a unitholders agreement can help settle key issues such as control, transfers, funding and exits before disputes arise. This
3 September 2026Co-founder Agreements for UK Food Subscription Startups
A co-founder agreement can save UK food subscription startups from expensive disputes over shares, roles, recipes, branding and exits. Here is what
3 September 2026
How to Start an EV Charging Station Business: Legal Checklist for the UK
Planning to launch an EV charging station business in the UK? This legal checklist covers business structure, site agreements, consumer rules, privacy
2 September 2026Co-founder Agreements for a UK Specialty Grocery Business
A co-founder agreement can protect a UK specialty grocery business from disputes over ownership, roles, supplier contacts and founder exits. This guide
2 September 2026
Partnership vs Company Structure: Legal and Tax Differences UK
If you're starting a business with someone else (or you're already trading and thinking about "making it official"), the question of partnership vs company comes up fast. And it's not just a...
1 September 2026
Term Sheet vs Shareholders Agreement "What's The Difference" (2026 Updated)
If you're raising investment, bringing on a co-founder, or just trying to formalise who owns what in your company, you'll usually hear two documents mentioned early on: a term sheet and a...
1 September 2026
How to Start a Massage Business in the UK: Legal Checklist 2026
Launching a massage business in the UK means more than finding clients and treatment space. This legal checklist covers structure, local approvals
1 September 2026
What Are The Differences Between Executive And Non-Executive Directors? (2026 Updated)
If you're building (or investing in) a UK company, you'll almost certainly come across the "executive director vs non-executive director" question. On paper, they're both "directors" and both sit on the board....
1 September 2026
How To Start A Jewellery Business (2026 Updated)
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31 August 2026
What Is A Shareholders Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you're building a UK company with one or more co-founders, investors, friends, or family members, it's easy to focus on the exciting parts first: product, customers, growth, funding. But when you're...
31 August 2026
Starting a Plant Nursery in the UK: Legal Checklist
Starting a plant nursery in the UK means more than sourcing stock and finding growing space. This legal checklist covers business structure, plant health
30 August 2026
Employer's Guide: How to Prepare Payslips
Preparing payslips properly is a basic but important part of employing staff in the UK. This guide explains what information UK employers should include
30 August 2026How Old Do You Have to Be to Start a Business in the UK?
There is no single minimum age to start a business in the UK, but your age affects what you can register, what contracts you can sign and how you should
29 August 2026
Starting a Property Management Business in the UK: Legal Considerations
Planning to start a property management business in the UK? This guide covers the key legal issues, from business structure and contracts to redress
29 August 2026
How to Start a Courier Business in the UK
Launching a courier business in the UK takes more than a van and a client list. This guide covers the legal setup, registration, contracts, privacy and
28 August 2026
Starting a Transport Business in the UK: Essential Legal Checklist
Starting a transport business in the UK can mean more than buying vehicles and finding customers. This practical legal checklist covers business
28 August 2026
Do You Need a Co-founder Agreement for a UK Inventory Management Software Startup?
Building inventory management software with a co-founder? A UK co-founder agreement can help you sort out shares, IP ownership, decision-making and
26 August 2026Legal Checklist for Starting a Company in the UK
Starting a company in the UK means more than registering with Companies House. This legal checklist covers structure, registration, trade marks, consumer
26 August 2026Co-founder Agreements for UK Retail Fitout Businesses
A co-founder agreement can protect UK retail fitout businesses from disputes over shares, roles, client relationships, spending and founder exits. Here is
26 August 2026
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