Formation
Company Name vs. Trading Name: What's the Difference?
Your registered company name and your trading name don't have to be the same. Here's how trading names work, the rules to follow, and what you must disclose.
Plain-English guides to incorporating, running and staying compliant, written for founders who'd rather be building.
What is corporation tax, how much do you pay, and when? A clear guide to corporation tax for UK limited companies, including 2026 rates.
Your registered company name and your trading name don't have to be the same. Here's how trading names work, the rules to follow, and what you must disclose.
AI tools have changed what one person can build alone. We look at how solo UK founders are using AI to run businesses that once required a team.
Everything UK founders need to know about VAT, what it is, the £90,000 threshold, how to register, and whether voluntary registration makes sense.
A plain-English guide on IR35 for newly incorporated contractors and freelancers
You don't need an accountant from day one, but there are moments when it becomes essential. Here's how to know when that moment is.
For most founders, the answer is both, in the right combination. We explain what each does, when you need them, and the best options for UK small businesses.
Everything you need to start a business in the UK, in the right order, with up-to-date 2026 costs.
Thinking about bringing on a co-founder? Learn how to structure the relationship, split equity fairly, and protect yourself with the right legal agreements.
Here's business banking matters. A straightforward guide for UK limited companies, including which providers are worth considering.
Thinking about starting a business in 2026? Here's what the data says, what's changed, and how to know if now is the right time for you
The most common mistakes UK founders make when starting and running a limited company, and the straightforward ways to avoid each one.
Quick details first, then your AI co-founder takes over.
£100 Companies House fee · no Foundrs formation fee