Startup Essentials
New Company Checklist
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Company Formation
Choose a unique name
Ensure your proposed name is available.
Select SIC Code
Identify your Standard Industrial Classification.
Appoint Directors
Minimum one director required.
Allocate Shares
e.g., 100 shares @ £1 ordinary.
Registered Address
Consider a virtual office for privacy.
HMRC & Tax
Register Corp Tax
Within 3 months of trading start.
Register PAYE
Required for director salaries > NI threshold.
VAT Registration
Mandatory if turnover > £90k.
Gov Gateway ID
Create account to manage taxes online.
Legal & Operations
Business Bank Account
Keep finances separate from day one. Required for directors' salary and dividend payments.
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Claim £20 CashbackBusiness Insurance
PI & Public Liability.
ICO Registration
GDPR Data fee.
Accounting Software
Xero for MTD.
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