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Expert articles and practical legal guides on startups for uk businesses.
Articles Of Association: What They Are And Why Your UK Company Needs Them
If you’re running (or about to set up) a limited company in the UK, you’ll keep hearing one phrase come up: articles of association. It’s one of those legal terms that can...
13 January 2026
Corporate Law Essentials For UK Small Businesses And Startups
When you’re building a small business or startup, it’s easy to focus on the exciting stuff first: your product, your customers, your marketing, your next hire. But at some point (usually sooner...
13 January 2026
UK Business Plan Template: Key Inclusions And Legal Considerations
When you’re starting (or growing) a small business, it’s easy to think a business plan is just for investors, banks, or “serious” startups. But in practice, a solid business plan is also...
13 January 2026EMI Share Options In The UK: A Practical Guide For Startups & SMEs
If you’re building a UK startup or scaling an SME, you’ve probably had the same thought most founders eventually have: how do we attract and keep great people when cash is tight?...
12 January 2026
How To Choose The Right Law Firm For Your UK Startup Or Small Business
Picking a law firm can feel like one of those “I’ll deal with it later” tasks - right up until you’re about to sign a big client contract, hire your first employee,...
12 January 2026
Angel Investors: What They Look For And Startup Legal Documents
Raising money from angel investors can be one of the fastest ways to turn a promising startup into a real, scalable business. But here’s the catch: most angel investors aren’t just backing...
12 January 2026
What Is Venture Capital Funding? UK Startup Investment Guide
If you’re building a startup with big growth ambitions, you’ve probably heard founders talk about “raising VC” like it’s a rite of passage. But when you’re the one actually doing it, venture...
12 January 2026
Dormant Companies In The UK: Meaning, When It Applies And Obligations
If you’ve set up a limited company but haven’t started trading yet, it’s common to wonder whether you can (or should) keep it dormant. Maybe you registered a company name to “hold”...
12 January 2026
Crowdcube Fundraising for UK Startups: Key Legal Checks Before Launching
If you’re building a startup, fundraising can feel like the moment everything “gets real”. Equity crowdfunding (including campaigns run through Crowdcube) can be a powerful way to raise capital, validate your idea,...
12 January 2026
How To Write A Job Description In the UK
Hiring in a small business is exciting - and a little risky. When you’re making your first (or fifth) hire, you’re not just adding another pair of hands. You’re setting expectations, shaping...
12 January 2026
How To Register A Company In The UK: Step-By-Step Guide
When you’re building a startup or growing a small business, there’s a point where “just getting started” turns into “we need to formalise this properly”. That’s where registering a company in the...
11 January 2026
How To File A Companies House Confirmation Statement Online (UK)
If you run a UK limited company, you’ll come across one recurring admin task that’s easy to overlook until it’s suddenly urgent: the confirmation statement. It’s not the most exciting part of...
11 January 2026
Indemnity Clauses Explained: What UK Businesses Should Know Before Signing
If you run a small business, you’ve probably come across an indemnity clause in a contract and felt that little pause: “This sounds important… but what does it actually mean for me?”...
11 January 2026
UK Startup Crowdfunding: Legal Compliance And Investor Terms
Crowdfunding can be a brilliant way to raise money, validate your idea, and build a loyal customer base before you’ve even fully launched. But for UK startups, crowdfunding isn’t just a marketing...
10 January 2026
Unlimited Company vs Limited Company: Which Suits Your UK Business?
Choosing the right business structure is one of those early decisions that can have a big impact on your risk profile, credibility and growth options. If you’ve heard about “unlimited companies” and...
10 January 2026
Negotiation in ADR: Settle Disputes Faster
Disputes happen in business - over late payments, quality concerns, scope creep, IP use, or delivery delays. When they do, going straight to court is rarely the fastest or most cost‑effective route....
10 January 2026How To Value A Company Based On Profit
If you’re buying, selling or raising capital for a small business in the UK, one of the first questions you’ll face is simple on the surface: what is the business worth? For...
10 January 2026
Competition Rules in the UK Explained
Whether you sell online, supply retailers, or work with local competitors in the same region, UK competition rules apply to you. The law isn’t just for big brands - small businesses can...
10 January 2026
UK Collaboration Agreement Template: What To Include
Partnering with another business can be a smart way to launch a new product, share expertise, or test a new market without carrying all the risk yourself. But when money, IP and...
10 January 2026
Essential Contracts And Policies UK SMEs Need From Day One
When you’re growing a small business, it’s tempting to focus on sales and operations and leave the “paperwork” for later. But your business documents aren’t just admin – they’re your safety net,...
9 January 2026
UK Future Fund: Conversions, Rounds and Exits for Startups
If your company took investment under the UK Future Fund during the pandemic, you’re not alone - thousands of high-growth startups relied on that matched funding to stay alive and keep building....
9 January 2026
How To Write A Contract In The UK
If you’re growing a small business, you’ll reach a point where a handshake or email trail isn’t enough. You need clear, written contracts that set expectations, manage risk and help you get...
9 January 2026
What Makes a Contract Enforceable in the UK?
When you’re running a small business, contracts are how you lock in deals, manage risk and keep cash flowing. But a contract only protects you if it’s enforceable. In this guide, we...
8 January 2026
What Is a Private Company Limited by Shares in the UK?
A private company limited by shares is the structure many UK startups and SMEs use. This guide explains what it means, why businesses choose it and what to set up properly from the start.
8 January 2026
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