SEIS and EIS advance assurance: what it is and how to get it
S/EIS advance assurance help you to attract investment into your business. This guide gives you the introduction you need to secure it.
Plain-English guides to incorporating, running and staying compliant, written for founders who'd rather be building.

New FOUNDRS research explores how UK solo founders are using AI, what still makes running a business difficult, and where support needs to improve

S/EIS advance assurance help you to attract investment into your business. This guide gives you the introduction you need to secure it.

Your company structure has funding, legal and tax implications for your business. This guide gives you the information to select a structure for your business.

What is corporation tax, how much do you pay, and when? A clear guide to corporation tax for UK limited companies, including 2026 rates.

Your registered company name and your trading name don't have to be the same. Here's how trading names work, the rules to follow, and what you must disclose.

AI tools have changed what one person can build alone. We look at how solo UK founders are using AI to run businesses that once required a team.

Is Your Company Name Available? How to Check It | Foundrs

Everything UK founders need to know about VAT, what it is, the £90,000 threshold, how to register, and whether voluntary registration makes sense.

A plain-English guide on IR35 for newly incorporated contractors and freelancers

You don't need an accountant from day one, but there are moments when it becomes essential. Here's how to know when that moment is.

For most founders, the answer is both, in the right combination. We explain what each does, when you need them, and the best options for UK small businesses.

Everything you need to start a business in the UK, in the right order, with up-to-date 2026 costs.
Quick details first, then your AI co-founder takes over.
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