WHAT TO START

HOW TO START

GUIDES

FINANCE

ACCOUNTS

SALES & MARKETING

IT & EQUIPMENT

ENTREPRENEURS

SUCCESS

Home > Setting up a company

Setting up a company

When setting up and registering a company there are several different legal structures available, of which the pros and cons are explained here. Whether you are forming a limited company, setting up a business partnership or registering as a sole trader, you will need to be aware of all the information within this section. If you’re ready to search for your business name and find out if your company name's available, you can do that with our partner Companies Made Simple.

Tech start-ups: Why the type of Limited Company you form is so important

How you incorporate your company could have costly tax repercussions as you grow. Tax...
In Forming a limited company
Choosing a name for your limited company

4 rules to consider to ensure your company name is eligible for registration with Com...
In Forming a limited company
Setting up a limited company: How to issue shares

How many shares should you issue when forming a limited company, how do you do this,...
In Forming a limited company
Forming a limited company: address confusion

When registering a limited company, you will be asked to supply a number of different...
In Forming a limited company
Choosing the right business structure

Sole trader, partnership, limited company or LLP? We look at how to choose the right...
Registering as a sole trader or freelancer

A step-by-step guide to registering as self-employed
In Registering as a sole trader
Need some help registering your company?

A rundown of the different organisations that can deal with all the paperwork for you
In Forming a limited company
When are you self-employed?

A guide to determine at what point your small business venture becomes taxable
In Registering as a sole trader
Company officers

Who are they and what roles do they fulfill?
In Forming a limited company
Forming a limited company – the required documents

What documents do you need to submit to register your company?
In Forming a limited company
Sole trader tax: what about the tax man?

The Inland Revenue will pay just as much attention to you as a larger firm
In Registering as a sole trader
Creating a partnership agreement

What is it, what goes in and why is it important?
In Partnerships

previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | next

Funding for your small business

Why a business bank loan may be the best option for your start-up
Are your customers credit worthy?

How to minimise the risk of late or non-payment
Making business connections

How to network effectively to create long-term partnerships, generate leads and find...

Find a supplier

EdenKey Solutions
Review My Business Plan

Start Up Consultants Specialising in Business Planning and Advice
Letting Vision – Starting a letting agency

Become a letting agent complete business package with the docs, website, software and full support from only £249.00. 100k + pa
New Biz Express

Complete Business Start-Up Packages-everything included

Once you have decided on your business idea, you will need to choose what sort of business you want to run. When it comes to setting up a company there are a number of types that you can choose from. Are you going to operate as a sole trader or as a limited company? Don’t worry if these terms mean nothing to you – this section provides all the information you need to know before you go about setting up a company. From sorting out your business structure to the tax implications involved. Ensure you read this section before you enter into the process of setting up a company.

© Crimson Publishing Ltd, Westminster House, Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2ND

powered by System 7