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Setting up a business in the UK. Sole trader vs limited company, registrations, and the tax basics you need to know from day one.
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Business structures
Sole trader vs limited company. Which is right for you?
Company formation
How to form a UK limited company and what to do straight after.
Tax registrations
Self Assessment, VAT, PAYE — what you need to register for and when.
First year
Everything to do in your first year of business to stay compliant.
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Sole trader vs limited company
How the two main UK business structures differ, and how to decide which one suits you.
6 min read
How to form a UK limited company
The Companies House registration process step by step, plus the things you need to do straight after.
6 min read
Registering for Self Assessment
When sole traders and landlords must register for Self Assessment with HMRC, and how to do it.
4 min read
VAT registration basics for new businesses
When new businesses must register for VAT, when voluntary registration helps, and how to plan for it.
4 min read
First year in business checklist
Everything to do in your first 12 months: tax registrations, accounts setup, insurance, and the deadlines you must meet.
5 min read