The founder questions, answered plainly.
No jargon, no padding — the rules, the numbers, and the deadlines that actually apply when you start and run a UK company.
Companies House ID Verification: The 2026 Founder's Guide
Who must verify, when, how, and what happens if you don’t — the legal requirement every director and PSC now faces.
Read guide →How Much Does It Cost to Start a Limited Company in the UK?
The mandatory cost is £100. Everything else is optional — here is what each part really costs in 2026.
Read guide →When Does a New UK Company Need to Register for VAT?
The £90,000 rolling-12-month test, the 30-day forward test, and whether voluntary registration is worth it.
Read guide →Registered Office vs Home Address: What Should You Use?
You can use your home — but it becomes permanently public. The appropriate-address rules and the honest trade-offs.
Read guide →Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Which Should You Choose?
Liability, tax, admin, privacy and credibility — the honest 2026 comparison for founders choosing a structure.
Read guide →What Is a Confirmation Statement?
The yearly “still true?” check on your Companies House record — not accounts, not a tax return. CS01, £50, 14 days.
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