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Launch Your UK Business with Confidence
Calculate startup costs, understand legal requirements, and get a personalized roadmap for launching your business in the UK.
Step 1: Choose Your Business Structure
Select the legal structure that best fits your business goals.
Sole Trader
Simple to set up, you're self-employed and personally responsible for your business.
Easiest to set up
Keep all profits
Unlimited personal liability
Limited Company
Separate legal entity with limited liability protection and potential tax benefits.
Limited liability protection
Tax efficient
More admin required
Partnership
Share responsibility and profits with one or more partners.
Share responsibilities
Pool resources
Joint liability
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Partnership with limited liability protection for partners.
Limited liability
Flexible structure
More complex setup
Helpful Resources
Official UK government resources to help you get started.
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