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Compare a limited company with sole trading, prepare your formation details and map out your first year. A practical starting point before you register.

FOR FIRST-TIME UK BUSINESS OWNERS · Featured: UK Limited Company Formation Guide

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UK Limited Company Formation GuideVersion 1.3 · 6 October 2026 · UK

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Still choosing a structure?

Compare limited-company and sole-trader considerations before deciding what suits your situation.

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Getting ready to register?

Explore the company-name, documents and formation chapters, then gather the details you need.

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Thinking beyond registration?

Use the banking, record-keeping and first-year planning sections to prepare for ongoing responsibilities.

The featured guide covers a standard UK private company limited by shares. It is general information, not personal legal, tax or financial advice. Specialist structures and overseas tax issues need individual advice.

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Understand the guide’s comparison of a limited company and sole trading, including practical trade-offs.

Prepare the information

Work through names, documents, directors and shareholders before you begin the registration process.

Put costs on paper

Use the startup budget planner and business-name worksheet to organise your thinking.

Look beyond day one

Explore director responsibilities, the first-year roadmap and annual deadline planning.

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Version 1.3 · 6 October 2026 · UK · 30 pages

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  • Limited company and sole trader comparison
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  • Startup costs, banking and accounting overview
  • Director responsibilities and first-year roadmap
  • Planning worksheets and official-resource links

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Version 1.3 records checks against official sources on 6 October 2026. Chapter 20 lists the references for formation, fees, accounts, tax and other responsibilities. Check the current guidance before acting.

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Does this register a company for me?

No. This is a PDF guide, not a formation service. Company registration, professional services and official fees are separate.

Is it suitable before I have chosen a business structure?

Yes. It introduces limited-company and sole-trader considerations. Choosing the right structure for your circumstances may still require professional advice.

Does the pack include Making Tax Digital?

No. The UK Business Formation Pack contains the UK Limited Company Formation Guide and the Companies House Identity Verification Compliance Blueprint.

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