Startups Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on startups for uk businesses.
Debt Facility Explained: How It Works And What Businesses Should Watch For
If you’re running a growing business, it’s normal to hit a point where cash flow (not ambition) becomes the limiting factor. Maybe you need to buy stock ahead of a busy season,...
28 March 2026
Can I Loan My Business Money? Director Loans And Tax Risks In The UK
If you run a small limited company, there’s a good chance you’ll hit a point where cash flow feels tight (even if the business is doing well on paper). Maybe you’re waiting...
28 March 2026
Gifting Shares In The UK: How It Works For SMEs And Startups
If you run a UK limited company, there’ll often come a point where you want to bring someone into the cap table without doing a full investment round. Maybe you want to...
28 March 2026
How To Trademark A Logo And Business Name In the UK
Your name and logo are often the first things customers remember about your business. They’re also the easiest things for competitors (or copycats) to imitate if you don’t protect them properly. If...
28 March 2026
Equity vs Debt Investment: Key Differences for UK Startups and SMEs
Raising money is exciting - but it can also feel like a fork in the road for your business. Do you take on an investor, give away a slice of ownership, and...
28 March 2026
PLC vs Ltd: Key Differences For Growing Businesses
If your business is starting to scale, it’s normal to wonder whether your company structure is still the right fit. One of the most common “next stage” questions we hear is the...
28 March 2026
Business Purchase Finance: Legal Essentials In The UK
Buying a business can be one of the fastest ways to grow - you’re acquiring customers, staff, assets, systems, and (hopefully) steady revenue in one move. But if you’re using business purchase...
28 March 2026
Can a Trust Own a Company in the UK? Key Rules for Business Owners
If you’re building a business you want to protect for the long term, it’s normal to start thinking beyond the day-to-day operations. Maybe you’re planning for succession, trying to protect family wealth,...
28 March 2026
Vested Stock Options: Key UK Rules for Startups and SMEs
If you’re building a UK startup or scaling an SME, you’ve probably heard that “equity incentives” can help you hire, retain and motivate great people when cash is tight. But once you...
28 March 2026
Sweet Equity Shares In The UK: A Startup And SME Guide
If you’re building a startup or growing an SME, you’ll probably hit the same question sooner rather than later: how do we reward the people who are helping us grow, when cash...
28 March 2026
Fully Diluted Shares: What UK Startup Founders and Investors Need to Know
If you’re building (or investing in) a UK startup, there’s a good chance you’ve heard someone say, “What does that look like on a fully diluted basis?” It sounds like finance jargon,...
27 March 2026How To Set Up A Gym In The UK: Legal Checklist For Your Fitness Business
Opening a gym is exciting - but it’s also one of those businesses where the “boring” legal foundations matter just as much as the branding, equipment, and first wave of members. If...
27 March 2026Is A Partnership A Company In The UK? Key Legal Differences
If you’re setting up a small business with someone else, a partnership can sound like the obvious (and simplest) choice. But many business owners quickly run into a common question when opening...
27 March 2026UK Brewery Setup: Legal Requirements, Licences And Contracts
Setting up a brewery is one of those business ideas that’s equal parts exciting and intimidating. You’ve got the creative side (recipes, branding, taproom vibes) and the operational side (equipment, suppliers, distribution)....
27 March 2026LLC Company in the UK: Can You Set One Up and What Are the Alternatives?
If you’ve been Googling “llc company uk”, you’re not alone. A lot of small business owners see “LLC” mentioned in podcasts, on US-based websites, or in supplier paperwork and think: Should I...
27 March 2026
UK Board Meeting Agenda: What Directors Should Discuss & Record
If you run a limited company, holding regular board meetings can feel like yet another admin task in an already packed week. But done properly, board meetings are one of the simplest...
27 March 2026
What Makes A Contract Legally Binding For Businesses In The UK?
If you run a small business, contracts are part of everyday life. You’ll use them when you sign up customers, bring on suppliers, hire contractors, or partner with another business. But here’s...
27 March 2026LLP vs Partnership: Key Differences And Liability In The UK
If you’re starting (or growing) a business with one or more co-owners, choosing the right structure isn’t just a “paperwork” decision. It affects your tax position, how you take decisions, what happens...
27 March 2026
Company Constitutional Documents: Articles, Shareholders’ Agreements & Governance
If you run a UK limited company (or you’re about to set one up), your company’s constitutional documents are the backbone of how the business is owned, controlled and kept accountable. They’re...
27 March 2026Statement Of Work (SOW): What To Include And How To Use One In The UK
If you’ve ever hired a freelancer, brought in a contractor, or engaged an agency to deliver a project, you’ve probably had that moment where everything sounds clear in a call… and then,...
26 March 2026What Is an Ordinary Share? UK Startup Equity and Shareholder Rights
If you’re building a UK startup, at some point you’ll probably hear someone say: “We’ll just issue ordinary shares.” It sounds straightforward - but in practice, ordinary shares can shape everything from...
26 March 2026
Redeemable Preference Shares: How They Work And When To Use Them
If you’re raising money for your UK startup (or planning ahead for the next round), you’ll quickly run into the question of shares. Not just “ordinary” shares, but different classes of shares...
26 March 2026
Legal Essentials For Running A Limited Company In The UK
Running a limited company can be a brilliant move for small businesses and startups - but it also comes with a different set of legal responsibilities compared to operating as a sole...
26 March 2026
Limited Partner vs General Partner: Key Differences and Liability
If you’re building a business with a co-founder, bringing in an investor, or exploring a fund-style structure, you might be weighing up a limited partnership. This is where the limited partner vs...
26 March 2026
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