Beginner roadmap
Starting a UK business? Do these things first.
A practical order of operations so you can get set up without trying to learn tax, bookkeeping, banking and company law all at once.
Choose how to tradeUnderstand sole trader vs limited company before registering anything.
→2Register correctlyKnow who you need to tell, what records to keep and what happens next.
→3Separate your moneySet up banking and a simple bookkeeping system before transactions pile up.
→4Learn invoices & expensesKnow what goes on an invoice and what business costs you can record.
→5Understand tax & VATKnow your likely tax obligations, deadlines and when VAT becomes relevant.
→6Get help where it paysFind an accountant, bookkeeper, formation service or workspace near you.
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