Business Set Up Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business set up for uk businesses.
What Happens If You Accidentally Use Someone Else's Trade Mark?
Received a trade mark complaint out of the blue? An honest mistake can still trigger costly rebranding, so knowing your next steps matters.
15 July 2026
Can a Company Secretary Sign a Board Resolution?
A company secretary can often sign records connected with a board resolution, but that does not usually mean they can make the board decision. This guide
13 July 2026
Co-founder Agreements for Solar Installation Startups in the UK
A co-founder agreement can prevent major disputes in a UK solar installation startup. Here’s what founders should include on ownership, roles
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Companies House Identity Verification: What UK Businesses Need To Know
Need to verify your identity with Companies House? Missing the new UK rules could delay filings, restrict appointments and trigger enforcement.
13 July 2026
How to Open a Smoothie Bar in the UK
Planning how to open a smoothie bar in the UK? This guide covers the key legal issues, including food registration, leases, employee agreements, labels
12 July 2026
How to Search Company Names in the UK Before You Register
Choosing a company name in the UK takes more than checking whether the exact name is available. This guide explains how to search company names properly
12 July 2026
Does Your Small Business Have an Effective Cancellation Policy? Here's Why It Should
A clear cancellation policy can protect cash flow, reduce disputes and set customer expectations early. This guide explains what UK small businesses
11 July 2026
Takeaway Shop Legal Checklist: Permits, Leases, Employment & Contracts
Opening a takeaway shop in the UK can raise legal issues across leases, permits, staffing and contracts. This checklist covers what to review before you
11 July 2026
Share Buy-in Agreements: What UK Founders and Investors Should Cover
A share buy in agreement does more than record an investment. For UK founders and investors, it can affect share rights, approvals, warranties, board
11 July 2026How to Start a Recruitment Company in 2026: Legal Checklist for the UK
Planning to launch a recruitment agency in the UK? Here is the legal checklist for 2026, including business structure, recruitment regulations, privacy
10 July 2026Starting a Side Hustle in the UK: Legal Checklist for Entrepreneurs
Starting a side hustle in the UK can be exciting, but legal gaps around business structure, customer terms, privacy and product rules can cause problems
10 July 2026How to Start a Meal Prep Business: Legal Steps, Contracts and Compliance
Starting a meal prep business in the UK means more than choosing menus and packaging. Here are the legal steps to sort out first, from food business
9 July 2026
Preparing to Attract Investors as a UK Startup
Looking for investors in the UK? This guide explains the legal basics startup founders should sort out first, from company structure and shares to IP
9 July 2026
Board Members in UK Companies: Roles, Duties and Risks
A board member of company in the UK usually means a director, and that role carries real legal duties. This guide explains director responsibilities
8 July 2026
Starting an Architectural Firm: Legal Checklist for the UK
Starting an architectural firm in the UK means more than choosing a studio name and winning clients. This guide covers the legal checklist, from business
6 July 2026
Company Name Availability Searches in the UK: How to Check and Avoid Legal Issues
A corporate name availability search in the UK is more than a Companies House check. Learn how to assess company name conflicts, trade mark issues
5 July 2026Statutory Books in the UK: What Companies Must Keep
Statutory books are a UK company’s official internal records of ownership, directors and key company decisions. This guide explains what companies must
4 July 2026
What Legal Considerations Apply When Running a Cosmetic Injection Clinic in the UK?
Running a cosmetic injection clinic in the UK raises more than treatment issues. You need to check regulation, practitioner agreements, consent processes
4 July 2026
What Is A Property Licence Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you're letting someone use your premises (or you're the one moving in), it's tempting to keep things informal - "just a quick arrangement until we see how it goes". But in...
1 July 2026
A Guide To Running An Ecommerce Business (2026 Updated)
Running an ecommerce business in 2026 can feel like the best of both worlds: you can reach customers across the UK (and beyond), sell while you sleep, and scale faster than many...
1 July 2026
What's The Difference Between A Joint Venture & A Partnership? (2026 Updated)
If you're teaming up with another person or business, it can feel like you've got two options: "let's just work together" or "let's make it official". In legal terms, that usually comes...
30 June 2026
What Is A Deed of Guarantee & Indemnity? (2026 Updated)
If you're running a business, sooner or later you'll be asked to "give a guarantee" for something. It might be a landlord asking for extra comfort before granting a commercial lease, a...
30 June 2026
How to Start Selling Homemade Cosmetics in the UK Legally
Selling homemade cosmetics in the UK means more than making a great product. You need to sort out safety assessments, labels, notifications, consumer
30 June 2026
Legal Issues to Consider in a Company Social Media Policy in the UK
Using social media without a clear internal policy can expose UK businesses to employment, privacy, confidentiality and advertising risks. This guide
28 June 2026
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