Legal guide to startups: Setting up a business

Russell-Cooke's corporate and commercial law team explains the process of setting up a business in the UK.

Using a fictional client, Russell-Cooke startups expert runs through the process step by step and answers frequently asked questions.

1:09 - Setting as a sole trader

1:21 - Sole trader 

1:50 - A partnership 

2:28 - Private Limited Company 

5:15 - Articles of association 

5:45 - Shareholder resolution 

6:32 - Shareholders' agreements 

Our corporate and commercial team advise a range of clients from startups through to SMEs and more established businesses across a variety of sectors including software/technology, e-commerce, retail, travel and hospitality, security businesses, real estate, financial services, recruitment, and social media.