Compliance
What Happens After You Register a Limited Company?
Just registered a limited company? Learn what to do next, from Corporation Tax to bookkeeping, confirmation statements and Companies House deadlines.
Plain-English guides to incorporating, running and staying compliant, written for founders who'd rather be building.
Understand what a Person with Significant Control (PSC) is, the 25% rules, who qualifies as a PSC and what you need to tell Companies House.
Just registered a limited company? Learn what to do next, from Corporation Tax to bookkeeping, confirmation statements and Companies House deadlines.
Which business insurance do you need? Learn what UK law requires, what clients may ask for, and when to review cover as your company grows.
A practical guide to splitting salary and dividends tax-efficiently as a UK company director in 2026/27, with worked examples and a free calculator.
Learn what a registered office address is, Companies House requirements, whether you can use your home address and the alternatives available.
Learn how to register a limited company in the UK, including company names, directors, shareholders, SIC codes, registered addresses and Companies House fees.
New FOUNDRS research explores how UK solo founders are using AI, what still makes running a business difficult, and where support needs to improve
S/EIS advance assurance help you to attract investment into your business. This guide gives you the introduction you need to secure it.
Your company structure has funding, legal and tax implications for your business. This guide gives you the information to select a structure for your business.
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.
Choosing a company name? Some words are restricted or banned. Here's what you can't use, why, and how to check before you register
Learn how to check UK company name availability before you register, the Companies House rules, trademark checks, and what to do if your name's taken.
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
Not sure which business structure to choose? We compare sole trader, private limited company, and PLC, so you can pick the right one from day one.
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.
How many shares to issue, ordinary vs alphabet vs preference shares, and what rights shareholders actually have in a UK limited company.
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 why 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.
The real picture of who's starting businesses in the UK in 2026: industries, structures, and the trends shaping new company registrations.
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