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Corporate Directors in the UK: Are They Allowed and What Are the Risks?
Corporate directors can look like a neat solution for group control, but UK businesses need to handle them carefully. This guide explains when corporate
9 August 2026
How To Legally Pause, Pivot Or Wind Down A Startup
Need to pause, pivot or close your startup without creating legal headaches? Get clear on the key steps before costs, contracts and director risks escalate.
5 August 2026
Co-founder Agreements for UK Market Stall Businesses
A co-founder agreement can stop common disputes in a UK market stall business before they start. Here’s what founders should cover on ownership, profits
3 August 2026
From Founder To Director: What Changes When You Incorporate?
Becoming a director is more than a title change. Do you know the legal duties and risks that begin once your company is incorporated?
3 August 2026
What Is A Share Subscription Letter And When Do I Need It? (2026 Updated)
If you're raising money for your company, bringing on a co-founder, or issuing shares to an early supporter, the paperwork can feel surprisingly "corporate" for what might be a small and fast-moving...
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
How Do I Move My Business Online And What Legals Do I Need? (2026 Updated)
Moving your business online can be one of the fastest ways to reach new customers, reduce overheads, and build a brand that isn't limited by your postcode. But once you start selling...
1 August 2026How 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
Can Founders Have A Side Hustle? The Legal Risks To Consider
Thinking about launching a side hustle while building your company? Hidden conflicts, IP issues and director duties can create serious legal risk fast.
29 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
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 2026
Drafting Information Memorandum Disclaimers for UK Fundraising
Information memorandum disclaimers can help UK businesses manage risk in fundraising and sale documents, but they do not excuse misleading statements
28 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 2026Co-founder Agreements for UK Venue Hire Businesses
A co-founder agreement can protect UK venue hire businesses from disputes over ownership, roles, premises, bookings and founder exits. Here is what to
24 July 2026
Do You Need a Co-founder Agreement for a UK Psychology Practice?
Setting up a psychology practice with another founder can work well, but informal promises often cause problems later. This guide explains when a
24 July 2026How to Register an LLP in the UK
Planning to register an LLP in the UK? This guide explains how LLP registration works, what founders often miss, and the key legal documents to sort out
24 July 2026Co-founder Agreements for Call Centre Startups in the UK
A co-founder agreement can make or break a call centre startup. Here’s what UK founders should include on shares, roles, data responsibilities, exits, and
23 July 2026
Corporate Name Availability Checks in the UK
A corporate name availability search in the UK is more than a Companies House check. Learn how to assess company name rules, trade mark risks, trading
23 July 2026
Startup Legal Work vs What Founders Think Lawyers Do
Think startup lawyers just say no or fill out forms? The real legal work happens behind the scenes, where small mistakes can become expensive problems.
23 July 2026
What Is a Non-executive Director in the UK? Roles, Duties and Risks
A non executive director can add valuable oversight and experience to a UK business, but the role carries real legal duties and risks. This guide explains
22 July 2026Registered Business Name Searches in the UK: What to Check Before Trading
A registered business name search in the UK should cover more than whether Companies House accepts your name. Here’s what to check for company name
19 July 2026
What Is a Share Buyback in the UK?
A share buyback lets a UK company purchase its own shares from an existing shareholder, but it is not the same as a normal share transfer. This guide
19 July 2026
How To Accept Crypto Payments As A UK Business
A practical UK guide to accepting crypto payments, covering checkout terms, refunds, tax records, security, data protection and FCA scope.
18 July 2026
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