Getting the early decisions right saves time, money and stress later. Our practical, expert-led guides support UK entrepreneurs, startups and small business owners through every step of starting a business.
Choosing the right structure
Sole trader, partnership or limited company shapes your tax, liability and admin. Our guides help you decide, and explain what is involved in setting up a limited company if that is the right route for you.
Registering with HMRC and Companies House
Registering correctly and on time keeps you compliant from day one. We cover registering for Self Assessment, Corporation Tax and PAYE, and when you need to think about VAT registration as your turnover grows.
Your first tax and compliance duties
New businesses have obligations from the start. Our guidance covers record-keeping, your first tax deadlines, payroll basics, and the insurance and compliance essentials every new business needs.
Funding and getting off the ground
Every new business needs a plan for money. Our guides cover start-up funding options, opening a business bank account, basic bookkeeping, and building a simple cash flow forecast, so you launch with your finances under control and your obligations understood.
Build on solid foundations
Written by specialists as part of the Lefebvre Group, our start-up guides help you avoid the common early mistakes and build a business that lasts.
