Starting/Setting Up A Business

How To Set Up Or Start A Business

Setting up a business on your own can be a minefield.

Instruct Altion Law to provide you early advice on any of the problems that your new business may encounter. We will provide solutions on all the legal matters concerning the business.

Checklist on problems that new business can face? We can help in providing the right solutions.

How to choose the right business structure and registering it. We will explain the different business structures available to you and advice on the best one for your business which will be dependent on the size, complexity and goals of the business.

For a confidential free discussion, call us today on 01908 414990, alternatively emails us at Hello@altion-law.co.uk or complete our Free Enquiry Form and we will call you back.

Choosing A Business Name

If you set up a limited company, then your business will need a unique name as there can only ever be one active UK limited company with a particular name. We can register your business name at Companies House. Once registered, your company name is protected and another limited company cannot use the same name.

Checking Contract And Terms & Conditions Correct?

Altion Law can help out in drafting the content of the contract with terms and conditions of the business. We have the expertise to advise you on all legal matters affecting terms and conditions and the formation of contracts. We have the understanding and knowledge of the commercial risks that affect your business and will tailor the terms and conditions necessary to protect it.

Which Insurances To Take On?

If something unexpected happens in your business and you’re not insured there’s both a financial and a legal implication: you could be committing an offence and face penalties. It is important to ensure you have adequate insurance which covers professional indemnity, employer liability, building and contents cover, fleet insurance for vehicles used on business and credit insurance to protect against non-payment.

Obtaining A Licence?

Depending on your particular industry, you may require a licence to trade. For example a vehicle hire company or operating a licensed premises. We can help you identify which licences you need to comply with regulations and assist with making the applications.

Do You Have Health And Safety Policies?

You need to be aware of your health and safety obligations to employees, visitors and the general public. That means conducting risk assessments and having policies to ensure you protect people who come into contact with your company and, in turn, reduce the risk of accidents happening and potential investigations and prosecutions by the Health and Safety Executive.

We Can Assist You With The Following:

Company formation or business structure
Choosing a name for the business
Shareholders or partnership agreements
Articles of association/constitution
Company administration following formation
Company records, registered particulars and filings
Shareholders meetings and resolutions
Directors, board meetings and minutes.
Understanding agreements concerning business premises
Drafting contract and terms of business
Drafting employment contracts, employee handbook, standard employment policies and procedures
Trade mark search and application, domain and business name advice
Intellectual property issues
Advising on legal implications of a loan agreement
Advising on website terms of use and privacy policy
Security document (debenture or legal charge)
Insurance risks (covers for professional indemnity, employer liability, building and contents cover, fleet insurance for vehicles used on business and credit insurance to protect against non-payment.)
Do you need Licence to trade and how to apply
Cash flow – protect you against bad debts and provide advice on deb collecting.

Altion Law are specialists at advising and representing parties who wish to Start or Set up a Business. For a confidential free discussion, call us today on 01908 414990, alternatively emails us at Hello@altion-law.co.uk or complete our Free Enquiry Form and we will call you back.

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